921.16 When sentences to be concurrent and when consecutive.— (1) A defendant convicted of two or more offenses charged in the same indictment, information, or affidavit or in consolidated indictments, informations, or affidavits shall serve the sentences of imprisonment concurrently unless the court directs that two or more of the sentences be served consecutively. Sentences of imprisonment […]
921.161 Sentence not to run until imposed; credit for county jail time after sentence; certificate of custodian of jail.— (1) A sentence of imprisonment shall not begin to run before the date it is imposed, but the court imposing a sentence shall allow a defendant credit for all of the time she or he spent in the […]
921.18 Sentence for indeterminate period for noncapital felony.—The court in its discretion may sentence a defendant convicted of a noncapital felony to the custody of the Department of Corrections for an indeterminate period of 6 months to a maximum period of imprisonment. The maximum sentence may be less than the maximum prescribed by law, but shall […]
921.185 Sentence; restitution a mitigation in certain crimes.—In the imposition of a sentence for any felony or misdemeanor involving property, but not injury or opportunity for injury to persons, the court, in its discretion, shall consider any degree of restitution a mitigation of the severity of an otherwise appropriate sentence. History.—s. 1, ch. 74-125.
921.186 Substantial assistance.—Notwithstanding any other law, the state attorney may move the sentencing court to reduce or suspend the sentence of any person who is convicted of violating any felony offense and who provides substantial assistance in the identification, arrest, or conviction of any of that person’s accomplices, accessories, coconspirators, or principals or of any other […]
921.187 Disposition and sentencing; alternatives; restitution.— (1) The alternatives provided in this section for the disposition of criminal cases shall be used in a manner that will best serve the needs of society, punish criminal offenders, and provide the opportunity for rehabilitation. If the offender does not receive a state prison sentence, the court may: (a) Impose a […]
921.188 Placement of certain state inmates in local detention facilities.—Effective June 17, 1993, notwithstanding the provisions of ss. 775.08, former 921.001, 921.002, 921.187, 944.02, and 951.23, or any other law to the contrary, a person whose presumptive sentence is 1 year and 1 day up to 22 months in a state correctional institution may be placed […]
921.20 Classification summary; Florida Commission on Offender Review.—As soon as possible after a prisoner has been placed in the custody of the Department of Corrections, the classification board shall furnish a classification summary to the Florida Commission on Offender Review for use as provided in s. 945.25. The summary shall include the criminal, personal, social, and […]
921.21 Progress reports to Florida Commission on Offender Review.—From time to time the Department of Corrections shall submit to the Florida Commission on Offender Review progress reports and recommendations regarding prisoners sentenced under s. 921.18. If the classification board of the Department of Corrections determines that justice and the public welfare will best be served by […]
921.22 Determination of exact period of imprisonment by Florida Commission on Offender Review.—Upon the recommendation of the Department of Corrections, the Florida Commission on Offender Review shall have the authority to determine the exact period of imprisonment to be served by defendants sentenced under s. 921.18, but a prisoner may not be held in custody longer […]
921.231 Presentence investigation reports.— (1) Any circuit court of the state, when the defendant in a criminal case has been found guilty or has entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty, may refer the case to the Department of Corrections for investigation and recommendation. Upon request of the court, it shall be the duty of the […]
921.241 Felony judgments; fingerprints required in record.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Electronic signature” has the same meaning as in s. 933.40. (b) “Transaction control number” means the unique identifier comprised of numbers, letters, or other symbols for a digital fingerprint record generated by the device used to electronically capture the fingerprints. (2) A judgment of […]
921.242 Subsequent offenses under chapter 796; method of proof applicable.— (1) A judgment of guilty with respect to any offense governed by chapter 796 must be in: (a) A written record that is signed by the judge and recorded by the clerk of the circuit court; or (b) An electronic record that contains the judge’s electronic signature as defined […]
921.243 Offenses involving minor victims; offender records.—At the time of sentencing of any offender for an offense involving a victim who, at the time the offense was committed, was a minor, the court shall stamp on the face of the judgment “VICTIM IS A MINOR” and shall note this fact on any document or information sent […]
921.244 Order of no contact; penalties.— (1) At the time of sentencing an offender convicted of a violation of s. 794.011, s. 800.04, s. 847.0135(5), or any offense in s. 775.084(1)(b)1.a.-o., the court shall order that the offender be prohibited from having any contact with the victim, directly or indirectly, including through a third person, for the […]
