Florida Statutes Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 985.01-985.039)

  • 985.01 - Purposes And Intent.
    (1) The purposes of this chapter are:(a) To increase public safety by reducing juvenile delinquency through effective prevention, intervention, and treatment services that strengthen and reform the...
  • 985.02 - Legislative Intent For The Juvenile Justice System.
    (1) GENERAL PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN.—It is a purpose of the Legislature that the children of this state be provided with the following protections:(a) Protection from abuse, neglect,...
  • 985.03 - Definitions.
    As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Abscond” means to hide, conceal, or absent oneself from the jurisdiction of the court or supervision of the department...
  • 985.0301 - Jurisdiction.
    (1) The circuit court has exclusive original jurisdiction of proceedings in which a child is alleged to have committed:(a) A delinquent act or violation of law.(b) A noncriminal...
  • 985.032 - Legal Representation For Delinquency Cases.
    (1) For cases arising under this chapter, the state attorney shall represent the state.(2) A juvenile who has been adjudicated delinquent or has adjudication of delinquency withheld...
  • 985.033 - Right To Counsel.
    (1) A child is entitled to representation by legal counsel at all stages of any delinquency court proceedings under this chapter. If the child and the...
  • 985.035 - Opening Hearings.
    (1) All hearings, except as provided in this section, must be open to the public, and no person may be excluded except on special order of...
  • 985.036 - Rights Of Victims; Juvenile Proceedings.
    (1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits:(a) The victim of the offense;(b) The victim’s parent or guardian if the victim is a minor;(c) The lawful representative of the victim or...
  • 985.037 - Punishment For Contempt Of Court; Alternative Sanctions.
    (1) CONTEMPT OF COURT; LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The court may punish any child for contempt for interfering with the court or with court administration, or for violating any...
  • 985.039 - Cost Of Supervision; Cost Of Care.
    (1) Except as provided in subsection (3) or subsection (4):(a) When any child is placed into nonsecure detention, probation, or other supervision status with the department, or...

Last modified: September 23, 2016