Florida legal term
Subpoena in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Subpoena” 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 “Subpoena” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Subpoena” means any administrative subpoena authorized by federal or Florida law, federal or Florida grand jury subpoena, or any criminal investigative subpoena as authorized by Florida statute which may be utilized on behalf of the government by an investigative or law enforcement officer. (Fla. Stat. § 934.02)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Criminal actions under color of law or through use of simulated legal process
- Criminal disclosure of subpoena, order, or authorization
- Currency more than $10,000 received in trade or business; report required; noncompliance penalties
- Disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information
- Instigation of litigation; penalty
- Unlawful use of DNA; penalties; exceptions
Related terms in the same statutes
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