Florida § 921.20 - Classification summary; Florida Commission on Offender Review.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 921.20 — Classification summary; Florida Commission on Offender Review., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 921.20. Classification summary; Florida Commission on Offender Review.

As soon as possible after a prisoner has been placed in the custody of the Department of Corrections, the classification board shall furnish a classification summary to the Florida Commission on Offender Review for use as provided in s. 945.25. The summary shall include the criminal, personal, social, and environmental background and other relevant factors considered in classifying the prisoner for a penal environment best suited for the prisoner’s rapid rehabilitation.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 921.20

What does Florida Statutes § 921.20 cover?

Section 921.20 ("Classification summary; Florida Commission on Offender Review.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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