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Community control program in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Community control program” 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 “Community control program” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Community control program” means a form of intensive supervised custody in the community, including surveillance on weekends and holidays, administered by officers with restricted caseloads. (Fla. Stat. § 958.03)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.