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Disposition date in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Disposition 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 “Disposition date” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Disposition date” means the date of final judgment, adjudication, adjudication withheld, dismissal, or nolle prosequi for the case and if different dates apply, the disposition dates of each charge.(s) “Disposition type” means the manner in which the charge was closed, including final judgment, adjudication, adjudication withheld, dismissal, or nolle prosequi.(t) “Domestic violence flag” means an indication that a filed charge involves domestic violence as defined in s. 741.28.(u) “Gang affiliation flag” means an indication that a defendant is involved in or associated with a criminal gang as (Fla. Stat. § 900.05)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.