Florida legal term
Arbitration in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Arbitration” 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 “Arbitration” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Arbitration” means a process whereby a neutral third person or panel, called an arbitrator or an arbitration panel, considers the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a decision which may be binding or nonbinding. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)
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