Title XLVII, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

(1) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, the term “direct-support organization” means an organization whose sole purpose is to support the juvenile justice system and which is:(a) A corporation not-for-profit incorporated under chapter 617 and which is approved by the Department …

(1) GRANTS; CRITERIA.—(a) In order to encourage the development of a circuit juvenile justice plan, the community juvenile justice partnership grant program is established and shall be administered by the department.(b) In awarding these grants, the department shall consider appl…

(1) When the department or a contracted provider proposes a site for a juvenile justice facility, the department or provider shall request that the local government having jurisdiction over such proposed site determine whether or not the proposed site is appropriate for public us…

(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Detention care” means secure detention and respite beds for juveniles charged with a domestic violence crime.(b) “Fiscally constrained county” means a county within a rural area of opportunity as designated by the Governor pursuant to s.…

(1) A county or municipal government may plan, develop, and coordinate services and programs for the control and rehabilitative treatment of delinquent behavior.(2) A county or municipal government may develop or contract for innovative programs that provide rehabilitative treatm…

(1) The following persons may visit at their pleasure between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. all facilities housing juveniles which are operated or overseen by the department or a county:(a) The Governor.(b) A Cabinet member.(c) A member of the Legislature.(d) A judge of a state…

Funds from juvenile justice appropriations may be used as funding for juvenile justice purposes that include, but are not limited to, remodeling or renovation of existing facilities, purchase of equipment and furniture, site development, and other necessary and reasonable costs a…

(1) There is created in the Department of Juvenile Justice the Juvenile Welfare Trust Fund. The fund shall be credited with proceeds from the operation of canteens, vending machines, hobby shops, activity centers, farming projects, donations to a program, contracted telephone com…

(1)(a)1. As used in this section, the term:a. “Sexual misconduct” means fondling the genital area, groin, inner thighs, buttocks, or breasts of a person; the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by or union with the sexual organ of another; or the anal or vaginal penetration of ano…

(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Employee” means a paid staff member, volunteer, or intern who works in a department program or a program operated by a provider under a contract with the department.(b) “Juvenile offender” means any person of any age who is detained by, …

(1)(a) Except as authorized through program policy or operating procedure or as authorized by the facility superintendent, program director, or manager, a person may not introduce into or upon the grounds of a juvenile detention facility or commitment program, or take or send, or…

An escape from:(1) Any secure detention facility maintained for the temporary detention of children, pending adjudication, disposition, or placement;(2) Any residential commitment facility described in s. 985.03(44), maintained for the custody, treatment, punishment, or rehabilit…

(1) It is hereby found and declared:(a) That juveniles who are not under proper supervision and control, or who have absconded, escaped or run away, are likely to endanger their own health, morals, and welfare, and the health, morals, and welfare of others;(b) That the cooperatio…

The Governor is authorized and directed to execute a compact on behalf of this state with any other state or states legally joining thereto in the form substantially as follows. This compact does not interfere with this state’s authority to determine policy regarding juvenile off…

(1) Pursuant to Article IX of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles in s. 985.802, the State Council for Interstate Juvenile Offender Supervision is created. The purpose of the council is to oversee state participation in the activities of the Interstate Commission for Juveniles.(…