Florida legal term
Family member in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Family member” 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 “Family member” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Family member” means:1. (Fla. Stat. § 836.12)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Action by victim of repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence for protective injunction; dating violence investigations, notice to victims, and reporting; pretrial release violations; public records exemption
- Culpable negligence
- Missing children; student records; reporting requirements; penalties
Related terms in the same statutes
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