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Home » US Law » 2022 Florida Statutes » Title V - Judicial Branch » Chapter 27 - State Attorneys; Public Defenders; Related Offices » Part III - Public Defenders and Other Court-Appointed Counsel (Ss. 27.40-27.59)

27.58 – Administration of public defender services.

27.58 Administration of public defender services.—The public defender of each judicial circuit of the state shall be the chief administrator of all public defender services authorized under s. 27.51 within the circuit. History.—s. 7, ch. 63-409; s. 3, ch. 2000-343; s. 23, ch. 2003-402.

27.59 – Access to prisoners.

27.59 Access to prisoners.—The public defenders, assistant public defenders, criminal conflict and civil regional counsel, and assistant regional counsel shall be empowered to inquire of all persons who are incarcerated in lieu of bond and to tender them advice and counsel at any time, but the provisions of this section shall not apply with respect to […]