Florida legal term
Entering the county in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Entering the county” 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 “Entering the county” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Entering the county” includes being discharged from a correctional facility or jail or secure treatment facility within the county or being under supervision within the county for the commission of a violation enumerated in subsection (4).(i) “Institution of higher education” means a career center, a community college, a college, a state university, or an independent postsecondary educational institution.(j) “Internet identifier” means any designation, moniker, screen name, username, or other name used for self-identification to send or receive social Internet communication. (Fla. Stat. § 775.21)
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