What constitutes a Sexual Predator?
There are three ways a person can be qualified and designated as a "sexual predator" in the state of Florida and, therefore, be required to comply with Florida's sexual predator registration laws:

1) "One is enough" - Commit one specified offense on or after October 1, 1993, in Florida or in another jurisdiction, be convicted of such an offense, and have a court enter a finding that such person is a sexual predator;

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2) "Second Strike" - Commit one specified offense on or after October 1, 1993, in Florida or in another jurisdiction, after having previously been convicted of or found to have committed, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, regardless or adjudication, one or more of specified sexual offenses, and have a court enter a finding that such person is a sexual predator.

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3) An offender who has been determined to be a sexually violent predator pursuant to a civil commitment proceeding under chapter 394 shall be designated as a "sexual predator" under this section and is subject to registration and community and public notification. {Section 775.21(4)}

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