Florida legal term
Patient in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Patient” 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 “Patient” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Patient” means an individual to whom a controlled substance is lawfully dispensed or administered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Fla. Stat. § 893.02)
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