Florida legal term
Civil proceeding in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Civil proceeding” 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 “Civil proceeding” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Civil proceeding” means any civil proceeding commenced by an investigative agency under s. 895.05 or any other provision of the Florida RICO Act. (Fla. Stat. § 895.02)
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