Florida legal term
Participating agency in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Participating agency” 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 “Participating agency” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Participating agency” means any public county or municipal law enforcement or corrections agency that elects to utilize the center in its region. (Fla. Stat. § 943.2561)
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