Florida legal term
Best practices in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Best practices” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Best practices” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Best practices” means treatment services that incorporate the most effective and acceptable interventions available in the care and treatment of offenders who are diagnosed as having mental illnesses or co-occurring mental illnesses and substance use disorders.(b) “Community forensic system” means the community mental health and substance use forensic treatment system, including the comprehensive set of services and supports provided to offenders involved in or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system.(c) “Evidence-based practices” means interventions and strategies that, b (Fla. Stat. § 916.185)
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