Fla. Stat. 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:The Governor.A Cabinet member.A member of the Legislature.A judge of a state court.A state attorney.A public defender.A person authorized by the secretary of the department.

(a)

The Governor.

(b)

A Cabinet member.

(c)

A member of the Legislature.

(d)

A judge of a state court.

(e)

A state attorney.

(f)

A public defender.

(g)

A person authorized by the secretary of the department.

(2)

A person specified in subsection (1) may visit a facility subject to this section before 6 a.m. or after 11 p.m. pursuant to rules adopted by the department.

(3)

The department may not unreasonably withhold permission to visit a facility subject to this section from a person who gives sufficient evidence that he or she is a bona fide reporter or writer.

(4)

The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.

Source: Section 985.6885 — Persons authorized to visit juvenile facilities, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0985.­6885 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

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