Florida legal term
Psychological professional in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Psychological professional” 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 “Psychological professional” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Psychological professional” means a behavioral practitioner who has an approved doctoral degree in psychology as defined in s. 490.003(3)(b) and is employed by the department or who is licensed as a psychologist pursuant to chapter 490. (Fla. Stat. § 945.42)
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