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Fla. Stat. § 39.902 (2025)
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39.902 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term:
(1) “Domestic violence” has the meaning set forth in s. 741.28.
(2) “Domestic violence center” means an agency that provides services to victims of domestic violence as its primary mission.
(3) “Family or household member” has the meaning set forth in s. 741.28.
History.—s. 2, ch. 78-281; s. 2, ch. 79-402; s. 1, ch. 82-135; s. 71, ch. 83-218; s. 1, ch. 84-128; s. 2, ch. 84-343; s. 17, ch. 92-58; s. 19, ch. 93-200; s. 30, ch. 94-134; s. 30, ch. 94-135; s. 137, ch. 97-101; s. 114, ch. 98-403; s. 3, ch. 2002-55; s. 1, ch. 2012-147; s. 1, ch. 2020-6.
Note.—Former s. 409.602; s. 415.602.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2001–2002 · leading case: FR v. Dep't of Child. & Families, 826 So. 2d 449 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002).
FR v. Dep't of Child. & Families, 826 So. 2d 449 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002). “Further, the introductory language of section 39.902 notes this definition is for use in part thirteen only, which deals with developing centers for victims of domestic violence.”
KR v. Dept. of Child. & Families, 784 So. 2d 594 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). “Under section 39.902(1): "Domestic violence" means any assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another who is or was residing in the same single dwelling unit.”
— 39.902(1) — 2 cases
FR v. Dep't of Child. & Families, 826 So. 2d 449 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002). “Further, the introductory language of section 39.902 notes this definition is for use in part thirteen only, which deals with developing centers for victims of domestic violence.”
KR v. Dept. of Child. & Families, 784 So. 2d 594 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). “Under section 39.902(1): "Domestic violence" means any assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another who is or was residing in the same single dwelling unit.”
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