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Direct supervision in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Direct supervision” 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 “Direct supervision” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Direct supervision” means being an employee’s immediate supervisor, or the rater or reviewer of the employee’s performance. (Fla. Stat. § 945.0311)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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