Florida legal term
Concealed handcuff key in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Concealed handcuff key” 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 “Concealed handcuff key” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Concealed handcuff key” means any handcuff key carried by a person in a manner that indicates an intent to prevent discovery of the key by a law enforcement officer, including, but not limited to, a handcuff key carried:1. (Fla. Stat. § 843.021)
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