Florida legal term
Remain in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Remain” 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 “Remain” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Remain” means to stay unnecessarily in a particular place. (Fla. Stat. § 877.21)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Approaching a first responder with specified intent after a warning
- Bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations
- Contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a child; penalty
- Crashes involving damage to vehicle or property
- Derelict and migrant vessels; relocation or removal; penalty
- Interference with a sporting or entertainment event
- Making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property
- Membership in subversive organization; penalty
- Nonsupport of dependents
- Sexual cyberharassment
- Testing and approval of sparklers; penalties
- Trespass upon grounds or facilities of a school; penalties; arrest
Related terms in the same statutes
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