Florida legal term
Sexual offender flag in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Sexual offender flag” 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 offender flag” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Sexual offender flag” means an indication that a defendant was required to register as a sexual predator as defined in s. 775.21 or as a sexual offender as defined in s. 943.0435.(dd) “Tentative release date” means the anticipated date that an inmate will be released from incarceration after the application of adjustments for any gain-time earned or credit for time served.(ee) “Three-time violent felony offender flag” means an indication that the defendant is a three-time violent felony offender as defined in s. 775.084 or any other statute.(ff) “Violent career criminal flag” means an indicat (Fla. Stat. § 900.05)
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