Florida legal term
Civil facility in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Civil facility” 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 “Civil facility” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Civil facility” means:(a) A mental health facility established within the department or by contract with the department to serve individuals committed pursuant to chapter 394 and those defendants committed pursuant to this chapter who do not require the security provided in a forensic facility; or(b) An intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled, a foster care facility, a group home facility, or a supported living setting, as defined in s. 393.063, designated by the agency to serve those defendants who do not require the security provided in a forensic facility. (Fla. Stat. § 916.106)
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