Florida legal term
Temporary residence in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Temporary residence” 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 “Temporary residence” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Temporary residence” means a place where the person abides, lodges, or resides, including, but not limited to, vacation, business, or personal travel destinations in or out of this state, for 3 or more days in the aggregate during any calendar year that is not the person’s permanent or transient residence. (Fla. Stat. § 775.21)
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