Florida legal term
Sexual battery counselor in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Sexual battery counselor” 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 battery counselor” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Sexual battery counselor” means any employee of a rape crisis center whose primary purpose is the rendering of advice, counseling, or assistance to victims of sexual battery.(g) “Sexual battery recovery services” include the following services:1. (Fla. Stat. § 794.055)
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