Florida legal term
Foreign government in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Foreign government” 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 “Foreign government” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Foreign government” means the government of any country, nation, or group of nations other than the Government of the United States or of one of the states thereof. (Fla. Stat. § 876.22)
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