Florida legal term
Fiduciary relationship in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Fiduciary relationship” 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 “Fiduciary relationship” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Fiduciary relationship” includes, but is not limited to, a court-appointed or voluntary guardian, trustee, attorney, or conservator.(e) “Intimidation” means the communication by word or act to a person 65 years of age or older that the person will be deprived of food, nutrition, clothing, shelter, supervision, medicine, medical services, money, or financial support or will suffer physical violence.(f) “Kickback” means money, credit, a fee, a commission, a gift, a gratuity or other compensation, or anything of value which is provided to a person in exchange for preferential treatment for the r (Fla. Stat. § 817.5695)
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