Florida legal term
Truant status offender in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Truant status 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 “Truant status offender” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Truant status offender” means a child subject to the jurisdiction of the court under s. 984.151 who has been found by the court to be truant while subject to compulsory education. (Fla. Stat. § 984.03)
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