Florida legal term
Eligible for compensation in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Eligible for compensation” 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 “Eligible for compensation” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Eligible for compensation” means that a person meets the definition of the term “wrongfully incarcerated person” and is not disqualified from seeking compensation under the criteria prescribed in s. 961.04. (Fla. Stat. § 961.02)
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