Florida Statute 744.359 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title XLIII
DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Chapter 744
GUARDIANSHIP

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F.S. 744.359

744.359 Abuse, neglect, or exploitation by a guardian.—

(1) A guardian may not abuse, neglect, or exploit a ward.

(2) A guardian has committed exploitation when the guardian:

(a) Commits fraud in obtaining appointment as a guardian;

(b) Abuses his or her powers; or

(3) A person who believes that a guardian is abusing, neglecting, or exploiting a ward shall report the incident to the central abuse hotline of the Department of Children and Families.

(4) This section shall be interpreted in conformity with s. 825.103.

History.—s. 14, ch. 2015-83.

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