Fla. Stat. § 827.01 : Crimes — Abuse Of Children — Definitions

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Current through Chapter 269 of the 2016 Legislative Session

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Caregiver" means a parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for a child's welfare.
(2) "Child" means any person under the age of 18 years.
(3) "Placement" means the giving or transferring of possession or custody of a child by any person to another person for adoption or with the intent or purpose of surrendering the control of the child.
Fla. Stat. § 827.01
s. 48, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 7, ch. 96-322.
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