Florida legal term
Visitor in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Visitor” 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 “Visitor” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Visitor” means any person other than an inmate or employee who is within a state correctional facility for a lawful purpose and includes, but is not limited to, persons who are authorized to visit state correctional institutions pursuant to s. 944.23 and persons authorized to visit as prescribed by departmental rule or vendor policy.(f) “Prohibited areas” means any indoor areas of any building, portable, or other enclosed structure within a state correctional facility. (Fla. Stat. § 944.115)
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