Florida legal term
Sexual misconduct in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Sexual misconduct” 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 misconduct” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Sexual misconduct” means any sexual activity between a covered person and a forensic client in the custody of the department or agency, regardless of the consent of the client. (Fla. Stat. § 916.1075)
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