Florida legal term
Extraordinary circumstance in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Extraordinary circumstance” 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 “Extraordinary circumstance” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Extraordinary circumstance” means a substantial flight risk or some other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that dictates restraints be used to ensure the safety and security of the prisoner, the staff of the correctional institution or medical facility, other prisoners, or the public.(e) “Invasive body search” means a search involving a manual inspection of the breasts or a manual inspection using touch, insertion, or probing of the cavities of the human body, including the genitals, buttocks, or anus. (Fla. Stat. § 944.241)
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