Florida legal term
Head of the department in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Head of the department” 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 “Head of the department” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Head of the department” means the Governor and Cabinet, as provided for in ss. 20.201 and 20.03(11). (Fla. Stat. § 943.10)
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