Florida legal term
Reasonable expectation of privacy in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Reasonable expectation of privacy” 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 “Reasonable expectation of privacy” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Reasonable expectation of privacy” means circumstances under which a reasonable person would believe that he or she could fully disrobe in privacy, without being concerned that the person’s undressing was being viewed, recorded, or broadcasted by another, including, but not limited to, the interior of a residential dwelling, bathroom, changing room, fitting room, dressing room, or tanning booth. (Fla. Stat. § 810.145)
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