Florida legal term
Mental injury in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Mental injury” 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 “Mental injury” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Mental injury” means injury to the intellectual or psychological capacity of a child as evidenced by a discernible and substantial impairment in the ability of the child to function within the normal range of performance and behavior as supported by expert testimony.(e) “Neglect of a child” means:1. (Fla. Stat. § 827.03)
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