Florida legal term
Habitual truant in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Habitual truant” 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 “Habitual truant” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Habitual truant” has the same meaning as in s. 1003.01(12). (Fla. Stat. § 984.03)
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