Florida legal term
Juvenile offender in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Juvenile offender” 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 “Juvenile offender” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Juvenile offender” means any person of any age who is detained or supervised by, or committed to the custody of, the department.2. (Fla. Stat. § 985.701)
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