Florida legal term
Elderly offender in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Elderly offender” 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 “Elderly offender” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Elderly offender” means a prisoner age 50 or older in a state correctional institution or facility operated by the department. (Fla. Stat. § 944.02)
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