31.1 FALSE INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH VOTING OR ELECTIONS
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
- 31.1
- Statute
- § 104.011(1) and (2), 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 False Information in Connection with Voting or Elections, the State must prove the following element beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give if § 104.011(1), Fla. Stat. is charged. Give 1a or 1b or both as applicable.
a. (Defendant) willfully [swore] [affirmed] falsely to any [oath] [affirmation] in connection with [or arising out of] voting or elections.
b. (Defendant) willfully procured another person to [swear] [affirm] falsely to any [oath] [affirmation] in connection with [or arising out of] voting or elections.
Give if § 104.011(2), Fla. Stat. is charged*
1. (Defendant) willfully submitted any false voter registration information.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
FALSE INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH VOTING OR ELECTIONS — 104.011
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Attempt | 777.04(1) | 5.1 |
Related practice page
Election and Voter Fraud Charges 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.