Florida legal term
Reception center in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Reception center” 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 “Reception center” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Reception center” means a temporary custodial institution for offenders committed to the department for classification and assignment to an appropriate institution in the correctional system. (Fla. Stat. § 945.01)
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