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Credit counseling services in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Credit counseling services” 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 “Credit counseling services” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Credit counseling services” means confidential money management, debt reduction, and financial educational services. (Fla. Stat. § 817.801)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.