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Day treatment in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Day treatment” 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 “Day treatment” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Day treatment” means a nonresidential, community-based program designed to provide therapeutic intervention to youth who are served by the department or placed on probation or conditional release. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.