Florida legal term
Part-time correctional officer in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Part-time correctional officer” 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 “Part-time correctional officer” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Part-time correctional officer” means any person who is employed or appointed less than full time, as defined by the employing or appointing agency, with or without compensation, whose responsibilities include the supervision, protection, care, custody, and control of inmates within a correctional institution. (Fla. Stat. § 943.10)
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