Florida legal term
Administration of criminal justice in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Administration of criminal justice” 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 “Administration of criminal justice” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Administration of criminal justice” means performing functions of detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, posttrial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons or criminal offenders by governmental agencies. (Fla. Stat. § 943.045)
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