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Florida Criminal Offense

Prostitution and Related Offenses

Purchasing, selling, soliciting, procuring, inducing, or facilitating prostitution and related prohibited conduct.

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Florida Statute

§ 796.07

Prohibiting prostitution and related acts

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Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 14, 2026

Quick Summary

Identify the exact participant and conduct track, required intent, location or vehicle facts, and prior-offense level.

Classification Matrix

Use this as a quick classification reference. Specific facts, statutory circumstances, and charging allegations may affect the applicable result.

Prostitution and Related Tracks

F.S. § 796.07

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Classification and mandatory consequences vary by participant role, conduct, and prior violations; verify the exact paragraph.

Elements of the Offense

Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.

  1. Element 1
    OR — Alternative

    One prohibited conduct track

    The defendant committed one act prohibited by the selected subsection, such as purchasing, offering, soliciting, procuring, inducing, operating a place, or facilitating prostitution.

    Plain language: Select the exact participant and conduct track.

  2. Element 2
    Conditional

    Required and classification facts

    The defendant acted with the required intent or knowledge, and any prior offense, vehicle, location, age, or other classification fact was established.

    Plain language: Prove track-specific mental state and enhancements.

Jury Instructions

No dedicated Florida Standard Jury Instruction was located in the July 2026 compilation. Consult the current statute, applicable case law, and agency or legal guidance.

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Additional Notes

Track-Specific Proof

Purchasing, selling, soliciting, procuring, facilitating, and place-related violations are distinct tracks. Verify the exact subsection, participant role, required mental state, priors, and mandatory procedures.