Florida legal term
Computer system in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Computer system” 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 system” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Computer system” means a device or collection of devices, including support devices, one or more of which contain computer programs, electronic instructions, or input data and output data, and which perform functions, including, but not limited to, logic, arithmetic, data storage, retrieval, communication, or control. (Fla. Stat. § 815.03)
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