Florida legal term
Restrictiveness level in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Restrictiveness level” 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 “Restrictiveness level” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Restrictiveness level” means the level of programming and security provided by programs that service the supervision, custody, care, and treatment needs of committed children. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)
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