Florida legal term
Detention hearing in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Detention hearing” 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 “Detention hearing” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Detention hearing” means a hearing for the court to determine if a child should be placed in temporary custody, as provided for under part V in delinquency cases. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)
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