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Funeral procession in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Funeral procession” 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 “Funeral procession” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Funeral procession” has the same meaning as provided in s. 316.1974.(c) “Protest activities” means any action, including picketing, which is undertaken with the intent to interrupt or disturb a funeral or burial. (Fla. Stat. § 871.015)

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