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Recording Telephone Conversations in Florida

By M. James Jenkins, Esq.

Many Florida and Pensacola lawyers are asked about whether it is illegal to record telephone calls. Florida Statute section 934 governs the recording of electronic communications in Florida. It?s extremely important to seek legal advice from an attorney if you are considering recording telephone calls or oral communication between parties. This article does not serve as legal advice. In Florida, generally all parties must consent to the recording or the disclosure of the contents of any wire, oral or electronic communication in Florida. This means phone calls! Recording, disclosing, or endeavoring to disclose without the consent of all parties is a felony, unless the interception is a first offense committed without any illegal purpose, and not for commercial gain...continue to full post

Full post as published by Florida Criminal Law Blog on May 30, 2009 (boomark / email).