Florida legal term
Juvenile probation officer in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Juvenile probation officer” 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 probation officer” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Juvenile probation officer” means the authorized agent of the department who performs the intake, case management, or supervision functions. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)
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