Florida criminal charge
Escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility in Florida
Escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 985.721. As a Felony of the Third Degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Florida sets for that offense class. Florida sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 985.721.
What is the penalty for escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (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).
Common questions about escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility in Florida
Is escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 985.721.
What are the penalties for escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility carries up to 5 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).
Which Florida statute covers escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility?
Escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility is governed by Fla. Stat. § 985.721 (Escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility).
Legal terms used in this law
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.