Florida legal term
Missing endangered person in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Missing endangered person” 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 “Missing endangered person” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Missing endangered person” means any of the following:(a) A missing child.(b) A missing adult younger than 26 years of age.(c) A missing adult 26 years of age or older who is suspected by a law enforcement agency of being endangered or the victim of criminal activity.(d) A missing adult who meets the criteria for activation of the Silver Alert Plan of the Department of Law Enforcement.(e) A missing adult who meets the criteria for activation of the Purple Alert of the Department of Law Enforcement pursuant to s. 937.0205. (Fla. Stat. § 937.0201)
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