Florida legal term
Warden in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Warden” 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 “Warden” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Warden” means the warden of a state corrections facility or his or her designee. (Fla. Stat. § 945.42)
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