Florida legal term
Supervised release detention in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Supervised release detention” 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 “Supervised release detention” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Supervised release detention” means temporary, nonsecure custody of the child while the child is released to the custody of the parent, guardian, or custodian in a physically nonrestrictive environment under the supervision of the department staff pending adjudication or disposition, through programs that include, but are not limited to, electronic monitoring, day reporting centers, and nonsecure shelters. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)
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