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Deferred prosecution or pretrial diversion hearing date in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Deferred prosecution or pretrial diversion hearing date” 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 “Deferred prosecution or pretrial diversion hearing date” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Deferred prosecution or pretrial diversion hearing date” means each date that a hearing, including a status hearing, is held on a case that is in a deferred prosecution or pretrial diversion program, if applicable.(q) “Disciplinary violation and action” means any conduct performed by an inmate in violation of the rules of a county detention facility or state correctional institution or facility that results in the initiation of disciplinary proceedings by the custodial entity and the consequences of such disciplinary proceedings.(r) “Disposition date” means the date of final judgment, adjudic (Fla. Stat. § 900.05)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.