Florida legal term
Judicial assistant in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Judicial assistant” 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 “Judicial assistant” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Judicial assistant” means a court employee assigned to the office of a specific judge or justice responsible for providing administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to the assigned judge or justice.(d) “Law enforcement officer” means:1. (Fla. Stat. § 836.12)
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