Florida legal term
Prior record in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Prior record” 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 “Prior record” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Prior record” means a conviction for a crime committed by the offender, as an adult or a juvenile, prior to the time of the primary offense. (Fla. Stat. § 921.0021)
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