Florida legal term
Neglect of a child in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Neglect of a child” 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 of a child” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Neglect of a child” means:1. (Fla. Stat. § 827.03)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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