Florida legal term
Receiving state in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Receiving state” 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 “Receiving state” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Receiving state” means the state in which trial is to be had on an indictment, information, or complaint pursuant to Article III or Article IV. (Fla. Stat. § 941.45)
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