Florida legal term
Postal service in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Postal service” 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 “Postal service” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Postal service” means the United States Postal Service or its contractors, or any commercial courier that delivers mail. (Fla. Stat. § 812.136)
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