Florida legal term

Licensed child-caring agency in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Licensed child-caring agency” 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 “Licensed child-caring agency” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Licensed child-caring agency” means an agency licensed by the Department of Children and Families pursuant to s. 409.175. (Fla. Stat. § 984.03)

Statutes defining or using this term

Fla. Stat. § 985.03
Fla. Stat. § 984.03

Related terms in the same statutes

Jurisdiction
Child
Services
Program
Control
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Contract
Juvenile
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Training
Individual

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