Florida legal term

Separation from employment or appointment in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Separation from employment or appointment” 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 “Separation from employment or appointment” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Separation from employment or appointment” includes any firing, termination, resignation, retirement, or voluntary or involuntary extended leave of absence of any correctional officer. (Fla. Stat. § 945.035)

Statutes defining or using this term

Fla. Stat. § 945.035

Charges using this term

Notice of employment, appointment, or separation; response by the officer; duty of commission
Responsibilities of employing agency, commission, and program with respect to compliance with employment qualifications and the conduct of background investigations; injunctive relief

Related terms in the same statutes

Maintain
Employing agency
Officer
Possession
Correctional officer
Transmit
Rules
Circuit
Training
Contract
Probation

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.