Florida § 765.109 - Immunity from liability; weight of proof; presumption.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 765.109 — Immunity from liability; weight of proof; presumption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 765.109. Immunity from liability; weight of proof; presumption.
(1) A health care facility, provider, or other person who acts under the direction of a health care facility or provider is not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability, and will not be deemed to have engaged in unprofessional conduct, as a result of carrying out a health care decision made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The surrogate or proxy who makes a health care decision on a patient’s behalf, pursuant to this chapter, is not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for such action. (2) The provisions of this section shall apply unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the person authorizing or effectuating a health care decision did not, in good faith, comply with the provisions of this chapter.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 765.109
What does Florida Statutes § 765.109 cover?
Section 765.109 ("Immunity from liability; weight of proof; presumption.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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