Florida legal term
Next of kin in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Next of kin” 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 “Next of kin” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Next of kin” means an adult relative of a child who is the child’s brother, sister, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or first cousin. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)
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