Florida legal term
Self-murder in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Self-murder” 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 “Self-murder” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Self-murder” means the voluntary and intentional taking of one’s own life. (Fla. Stat. § 782.081)
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