Florida legal term
Target offender in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Target offender” 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 “Target offender” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Target offender” means the person suspected by law enforcement personnel to be implicated in criminal acts by the activities of a confidential informant. (Fla. Stat. § 914.28)
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