Florida legal term
Judge of competent jurisdiction in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Judge of competent jurisdiction” 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 “Judge of competent jurisdiction” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Judge of competent jurisdiction” means justice of the Supreme Court, judge of a district court of appeal, circuit judge, or judge of any court of record having felony jurisdiction of the State of Florida, irrespective of the geographic location or jurisdiction where the judge presides. (Fla. Stat. § 934.02)
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