Florida legal term
Neglect in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Neglect” 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 “Neglect” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Neglect” has the same meaning as in s. 39.01(53). (Fla. Stat. § 984.03)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of a child; penalties
- Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties
- Carelessness of common carrier
- Confinement of animals without sufficient food, water, or exercise; abandonment of animals
- Local animal control or cruelty ordinances; penalty
- Misappropriation of moneys by commissioners to make sales
- Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order
- White Collar Crime Victim Protection Act
Related terms in the same statutes
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