Florida legal term
Restrictive housing in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Restrictive housing” 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 “Restrictive housing” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Restrictive housing” means housing a prisoner separately from the general population of a correctional institution and imposing restrictions on her movement, behavior, and privileges. (Fla. Stat. § 944.241)
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