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Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult” 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 an elderly person or disabled adult” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult” means:1. (Fla. Stat. § 825.102)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

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