Florida legal term
Services in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Services” 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 “Services” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Services” means any act committed at the behest of, under the supervision of, or for the benefit of another. (Fla. Stat. § 787.06)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- License to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm
- Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of a child; penalties
- Acceptance of unauthorized compensation; penalty
- Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery
- Agriculture warrants
- Animals suffering from disease or pests
- Appointment of tax collectors to accept applications for a concealed weapon or firearm license; fees; penalties
- Battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials
- Battery on health services personnel
- Bid tampering
- Chain letters, pyramid clubs, etc., declared a lottery; prohibited; penalties
- Computer pornography; prohibited computer usage; traveling to meet minor; penalties
Related terms in the same statutes
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