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Computer program or computer software in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Computer program or computer software” 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 “Computer program or computer software” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Computer program or computer software” means a set of instructions or statements and related data which, when executed in actual or modified form, cause a computer, computer system, or computer network to perform specified functions. (Fla. Stat. § 815.03)

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