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Definitions.§ 39.902

Part XII · Domestic Violence · 2026 Florida Statutes
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2 opinions cite § 39.902

  1. F.R. v. Department of Children & Families 826 So. 2d 449 · 5D02-282 · 5th DCA 2002

    Affirmed This opinion cites § 39.902 2 times: (1), and the section generally

    · cited by 13 in all courts

    Dependency affirmed; a pattern of domestic violence against the mother in the children's presence, even without injury, frightened them and supported a finding of abuse.

    …the mother was bruised or injured physically. Thus, he contends, the Department failed to prove "domestic violence" within the meaning of chapter 39. Section 39.902(1) defines domestic violence as: As used in this part, the term: (1) "Domestic violence" means any assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, or any…

  2. K.R. v. Department of Children & Families 784 So. 2d 594 · 4D00-2740 · 4th DCA 2001

    Reversed This opinion cites § 39.902 1 time: (1)

    · cited by 4 in all courts

    Dependency adjudication reversed because verbal arguments between the parents, with no injury or witnessed violence, did not show neglect or harm to the child.

    … 769 So.2d 424, 427 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000) (statutory definition of harm includes domestic violence committed in the presence of the child). 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…

0 admin code rules cite § 39.902

DCF's rules in Chapter 65C, Florida Administrative Code, that cite it or name it as the law they implement.

No admin code rule cites § 39.902.

1 CFOP cite § 39.902

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  1. CFOP 170-25 Domestic Violence Center Certification Standards p. 5

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(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.