Florida legal term
Correctional institution in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Correctional institution” 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 “Correctional institution” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Correctional institution” means any facility under the authority of the department or the Department of Juvenile Justice, a county or municipal detention facility, or a detention facility operated by a private entity.(b) “Corrections official” means the official who is responsible for oversight of a correctional institution or his or her designee.(c) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.(d) “Extraordinary circumstance” means a substantial flight risk or some other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that dictates restraints be used to ensure the safety and security of t (Fla. Stat. § 944.241)
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