Florida legal term
Secure detention center or facility in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Secure detention center or facility” 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 “Secure detention center or facility” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Secure detention center or facility” means a physically restricting facility for the temporary care of children, pending adjudication, disposition, or placement under chapter 985. (Fla. Stat. § 984.03)
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