21.26 RETALIATING AGAINST A COURT OFFICIAL
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.
- Instruction
- 21.26
- Statute
- § 918.125, Fla. Stat.
- Edition
- Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026
- Official source
- The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Elements
Quoted word for word from the official text. Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026.
To prove the crime of Retaliating Against a Court Official, the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give 1a or 1b or both as applicable.
1. (Defendant)
a. knowingly engaged in conduct that threatened to cause bodily injury to (name of person).
b. [damaged] [threatened to damage] the tangible property of (name of person).
2. (Defendant) did so with the intent to retaliate against (name of person) for [his] [her] participation in an official investigation or official proceeding.
3. At the time, (name of person) was a[n] [judge] [justice] [general magistrate] [special magistrate] [grand juror] [petit juror] [clerk of the court] [deputy clerk of the court] [judicial assistant] [administrative assistant] [attorney] [child support enforcement hearing officer] [bailiff] [court deputy].
Further findings
Special findings, enhancements, inferences and exceptions the instruction gives when they apply, word for word.
Give if applicable.
If you find (defendant) guilty of Retaliating Against a Court Official, you must further determine whether the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the commission of Retaliating Against a Court Official resulted in bodily injury.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
RETALIATING AGAINST A COURT OFFICIAL — 918.125
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Aggravated Assault | 784.021 | 8.2 | |
| Criminal Mischief | 806.13 | 12.4 | |
| Assault | 784.011 | 8.1 | |
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Tampering With, Harassing, or Retaliating Against a Court Official in Miami
Official source: The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.