Florida legal term

Local governmental entity in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Local governmental entity” 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 “Local governmental entity” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Local governmental entity” means any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state. (Fla. Stat. § 908.102)

Statutes defining or using this term

Fla. Stat. § 908.102

Related terms in the same statutes

Law enforcement agency
State entity
Office
Sanctuary policy
Program
Defendant
Officer
Authority
Sentence
Jurisdiction
Control
Law enforcement officer

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