Florida legal term
Public officer or employee in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Public officer or employee” 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 “Public officer or employee” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Public officer or employee” means, but is not limited to:1. (Fla. Stat. § 817.535)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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