Florida § 944.281 - Ineligibility to earn gain-time due to disciplinary action.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 944.281 — Ineligibility to earn gain-time due to disciplinary action., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 944.281. Ineligibility to earn gain-time due to disciplinary action.
The department may declare that a prisoner who commits a violation of any law of the state or rule or regulation of the department or institution on or after January 1, 1996, and who is found guilty pursuant to s. 944.28(2), shall not be eligible to earn incentive gain-time for up to 6 months following the month in which the violation occurred. The department shall adopt rules to administer the provisions of this section.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 944.281
What does Florida Statutes § 944.281 cover?
Section 944.281 ("Ineligibility to earn gain-time due to disciplinary action.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 944.281?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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