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Support personnel in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Support personnel” 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 “Support personnel” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Support personnel” means any person employed or appointed by an employing agency who is not an officer or, as specified by the commission, other professional employee in the criminal justice system. (Fla. Stat. § 943.10)

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