Florida legal term
State entity in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “State entity” 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 “State entity” mean in Florida criminal law?
“State entity” means the state or any office, board, bureau, commission, department, branch, division, or institution thereof, including institutions within the State University System and the Florida College System. (Fla. Stat. § 908.102)
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