Florida legal term
Citation in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Citation” 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 “Citation” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Citation” means a written notice, issued to a person by an officer, that the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed a civil infraction in violation of a duly enacted ordinance and that the county court will hear the charge. (Fla. Stat. § 828.27)
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