Florida legal term
Adjudicated guilty in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Adjudicated guilty” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Adjudicated guilty” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Adjudicated guilty” means that a person has been found guilty and that the court has not withheld an adjudication of guilt. (Fla. Stat. § 943.045)
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