Florida legal term
Risk assessment in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Risk assessment” 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 “Risk assessment” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Risk assessment” means an assessment completed by an independent qualified practitioner to evaluate the level of risk associated when a sex offender has contact with a child. (Fla. Stat. § 947.005)
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