Florida legal term
Victim of human trafficking in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Victim of human trafficking” 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 “Victim of human trafficking” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Victim of human trafficking” means a person subjected to coercion, as defined in s. 787.06(2), or by any other means, for the purpose of being used in human trafficking; a child under 18 years of age subjected to human trafficking; or an individual subjected to human trafficking as defined by federal law. (Fla. Stat. § 787.061)
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