Florida legal term
Sexual abuse of a child in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Sexual abuse of a child” 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 of a child” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Sexual abuse of a child” means a criminal offense based on any conduct described in s. 39.01(80).(d) “Supervisory official” means the person in charge of an investigating or law enforcement agency’s or entity’s headquarters or regional office; the state attorney of the circuit from which the subpoena has been issued; the statewide prosecutor; or an assistant state attorney or assistant statewide prosecutor specifically designated by the state attorney or statewide prosecutor to make such written certification. (Fla. Stat. § 934.255)
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