Florida legal term
Hospital in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Hospital” 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 “Hospital” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Hospital” means an institution for the care and treatment of the sick and injured, licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 395 or owned or operated by the state or Federal Government. (Fla. Stat. § 893.02)
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