Skip to main content
US Criminal Defense.org
Menu

Florida legal term

Imaging device in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Imaging device” 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 “Imaging device” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Imaging device” means any mechanical, digital, or electronic viewing device; still camera; camcorder; motion picture camera; or any other instrument, equipment, or format capable of recording, storing, or transmitting visual images of another person.(d) “Position of authority or trust” means a position occupied by a person 18 years of age or older who is a relative, caregiver, coach, employer, or other person who, by reason of his or her relationship with the victim, is able to exercise undue influence over him or her or exploit his or her trust.(e) “Privately exposing the body” means exposin (Fla. Stat. § 810.145)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.