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Postpartum recovery in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Postpartum recovery” 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 “Postpartum recovery” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Postpartum recovery” means, as determined by her physician, the period immediately following delivery, including the recovery period when a woman is in the hospital or infirmary following birth, up to 24 hours after delivery unless the physician after consultation with the department or correctional institution recommends a longer period of time.(h) “Pregnant prisoner” means any prisoner whose pregnancy is confirmed by or otherwise known to a qualified health care professional at the correctional institution.(i) “Prisoner” means any person incarcerated or detained in any correctional institut (Fla. Stat. § 944.241)
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