Florida criminal charge
County detention facilities; contraband articles in Florida
County detention facilities; contraband articles is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 951.22. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 951.22.
What is the penalty for county detention facilities; contraband articles in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Contraband - written communication, currency, food/clothing, tobacco, cigarette, cigar, intoxicating beverage, or vapor-generating device — Applies when the violation involves items in paragraphs (1)(a),(1)(b),(1)(c),(1)(d),(1)(e),(1)(f),(1)(g), or (1)(l).; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Contraband - written communication, currency, food/clothing, tobacco, cigarette, cigar, intoxicating beverage, or vapor-generating device — Applies when the violation involves items in paragraphs (1)(a),(1)(b),(1)(c),(1)(d),(1)(e),(1)(f),(1)(g), or (1)(l).; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Contraband - drugs, firearms/weapons, escape aids, or cell phones — Applies when the violation involves items in paragraphs (1)(h),(1)(i),(1)(j), or (1)(k).) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Contraband - drugs, firearms/weapons, escape aids, or cell phones — Applies when the violation involves items in paragraphs (1)(h),(1)(i),(1)(j), or (1)(k).; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is county detention facilities; contraband articles classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contraband - written communication, currency, food/clothing, tobacco, cigarette, cigar, intoxicating beverage, or vapor-generating device | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies when the violation involves items in paragraphs (1)(a),(1)(b),(1)(c),(1)(d),(1)(e),(1)(f),(1)(g), or (1)(l). | Fla. Stat. § 951.22(2) |
| Contraband - drugs, firearms/weapons, escape aids, or cell phones | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when the violation involves items in paragraphs (1)(h),(1)(i),(1)(j), or (1)(k). | Fla. Stat. § 951.22(2) |
Common questions about county detention facilities; contraband articles in Florida
Is county detention facilities; contraband articles a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: county detention facilities; contraband articles ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 951.22.
Contraband - written communication, currency, food/clothing, tobacco, cigarette, cigar, intoxicating beverage, or vapor-generating device: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 951.22(2)) · Contraband - drugs, firearms/weapons, escape aids, or cell phones: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 951.22(2))
What are the penalties for county detention facilities; contraband articles in Florida?
Penalties for county detention facilities; contraband articles in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers county detention facilities; contraband articles?
County detention facilities; contraband articles is governed by Fla. Stat. § 951.22 (County detention facilities; contraband articles).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.