Florida legal term
Noncompacting state in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Noncompacting state” 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 “Noncompacting state” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Noncompacting state” means any state that has not enacted the enabling legislation for this compact.(i) “Offender” means an adult placed under, or subject to, supervision as the result of the commission of a criminal offense and released to the community under the jurisdiction of courts, paroling authorities, corrections agencies, or other criminal justice agencies.(j) “Person” means any individual, corporation, business enterprise, or other legal entity, either public or private.(k) “Rules” means acts of the Interstate Commission, duly adopted pursuant to article VIII of this compact, substa (Fla. Stat. § 949.07)
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