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Reduced custody housing area in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Reduced custody housing area” 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 “Reduced custody housing area” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Reduced custody housing area” means that area of a county detention facility or municipal detention facility which is designed to hold a large number of prisoners in a dormitory or barracks-type setting. (Fla. Stat. § 951.23)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.