Florida legal term
Disposition hearing in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Disposition hearing” 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 hearing” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Disposition hearing” means a hearing in which the court determines the most appropriate dispositional services in the least restrictive available setting provided for under s. 984.20(3), in child in need of services cases. (Fla. Stat. § 984.03)
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