Florida legal term
Restrain in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Restrain” 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 “Restrain” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Restrain” means to attach a dog to a stationary object or trolley system by way of a chain, rope, tether, leash, cable, or other device. (Fla. Stat. § 828.13)
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