Florida legal term
Governor in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Governor” 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 “Governor” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Governor” includes any person performing the functions of Governor by authority of the law of this state. (Fla. Stat. § 941.01)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms
- General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exception
- Officer taking insufficient bail
- Penalty for noncompliance with s. 941.10
- Prohibited use of certain lights; penalty
- Unauthorized military organizations
- Unlawful use of badges or other indicia of authority
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.