Florida legal term
Electronic communications system in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Electronic communications system” 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 “Electronic communications system” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Electronic communications system” means any wire, radio, electromagnetic, photooptical, or photoelectronic facilities for the transmission of wire or electronic communications, and any computer facilities or related electronic equipment for the electronic storage of such communications. (Fla. Stat. § 934.02)
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