Florida legal term
Informed consent in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Informed consent” 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 “Informed consent” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Informed consent” means consent voluntarily given by an inmate after a sufficient explanation and disclosure of the subject matter involved to enable the inmate to have a general understanding of the treatment or procedure and the medically acceptable alternatives, including the substantial risks and hazards inherent in the proposed treatment or procedures, and to make a knowing health care decision without coercion or undue influence.(d) “Inmate” means any person committed to the custody of the department.(e) “Ombudsman” means an individual designated and specifically trained by the departme (Fla. Stat. § 945.6402)
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