Florida legal term
Youthful offender in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Youthful 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 “Youthful offender” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Youthful offender” means any person who is sentenced as such by the court or is classified as such by the department pursuant to s. 958.04. (Fla. Stat. § 958.03)
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