Florida legal term
Legal process in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Legal process” 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 “Legal process” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Legal process” includes, but is not limited to, a summons, lien, complaint, warrant, injunction, writ, notice, pleading, subpoena, or order.(b) The term “person” means an individual, public or private group incorporated or otherwise, legitimate or illegitimate legal tribunal or entity, informal organization, official or unofficial agency or body, or any assemblage of individuals.(c) The term “public officer or employee” has the same meaning as provided in s. 817.535. (Fla. Stat. § 843.0855)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Resisting, obstructing, or opposing by offering or doing violence to legally authorized person, police canine, or police horse
- Resisting officer without violence to his or her person
- Simulated forms of court or legal process, or official seal or stationery; publication, sale or circulation unlawful; penalty
- Tampering with or harassing a witness, victim, or informant; penalties
Related terms in the same statutes
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