Florida legal term
Sexual abuse in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Sexual abuse” 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 “Sexual abuse” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Sexual abuse” means:1. (Fla. Stat. § 872.06)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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