Florida legal term
Fictitious name in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Fictitious name” 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 “Fictitious name” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Fictitious name” means any name under which a person transacts business in this state, other than the person’s legal name.(d) “Registrant” means a person who registers a fictitious name with the division. (Fla. Stat. § 865.09)
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