Florida legal term
Secured release in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Secured release” 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 “Secured release” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Secured release” means the release of a defendant from pretrial custody with a financial guarantee, such as cash or a surety bond, required as a condition of the release. (Fla. Stat. § 907.043)
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