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Fiscally constrained county in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Fiscally constrained county” 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 “Fiscally constrained county” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Fiscally constrained county” means a county within a rural area of opportunity as designated by the Governor pursuant to s. 288.0656 or each county for which the value of a mill will raise no more than $5 million in revenue, based on the certified school taxable value certified pursuant to s. 1011.62(4)(a)1.a., from the previous July 1.(c) “Total shared detention costs” means the amount of funds expended by the department for the costs of detention care for the prior fiscal year. (Fla. Stat. § 985.6865)

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