Florida legal term
Permanent residence in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Permanent residence” 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 “Permanent residence” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Permanent residence” means a place where the person abides, lodges, or resides for 3 or more consecutive days that is the person’s home or other place where the person primarily lives. (Fla. Stat. § 775.21)
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