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 […]
985.802 – Execution of interstate compact for juveniles.
985.802 Execution of interstate compact for juveniles.—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 offenders and nonoffenders within this state. […]
985.8025 – State Council for Interstate Juvenile Offender Supervision.
985.8025 State Council for Interstate Juvenile Offender Supervision.— (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. (2) The council shall consist of seven […]
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 […]