985.688 – Administering county and municipal delinquency programs and facilities.
985.688 Administering county and municipal delinquency programs and facilities.— (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 treatment with particular emphasis on reintegration and conditional release for […]
985.6885 – Persons authorized to visit juvenile facilities.
985.6885 Persons authorized to visit juvenile facilities.— (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 court. (e) A […]
985.69 – Repair and maintenance funding for juvenile justice purposes.
985.69 Repair and maintenance funding for juvenile justice purposes.—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 associated with the repair and maintenance of facilities […]
985.692 – Juvenile Welfare Trust Fund.
985.692 Juvenile Welfare Trust Fund.— (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 commissions, and other such facilities or programs designated as accruing to […]
985.701 – Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties.
985.701 Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties.— (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 another by any other […]
985.702 – Willful and malicious neglect of a juvenile offender prohibited; reporting required; penalties.
985.702 Willful and malicious neglect of a juvenile offender prohibited; reporting required; penalties.— (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 […]
985.711 – Introduction, removal, or possession of certain articles unlawful; penalty.
985.711 Introduction, removal, or possession of certain articles unlawful; penalty.— (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 attempt to take […]
985.721 – Escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility.
985.721 Escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility.—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 rehabilitation of children found to have committed delinquent acts or violations of law; or […]
985.731 – Sheltering unmarried minors; aiding unmarried minor runaways; violations.
985.731 Sheltering unmarried minors; aiding unmarried minor runaways; violations.— (1)(a) A person who is not an authorized agent of the department or the Department of Children and Families may not knowingly shelter an unmarried minor for more than 24 hours without the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian or without notifying a law enforcement officer of […]
985.801 – Interstate Compact on Juveniles; implementing legislation; legislative findings and policy.
985.801 Interstate Compact on Juveniles; implementing legislation; legislative findings and policy.— (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 cooperation […]