Florida § 950.01 - Confinement in jail of another county.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 950.01 — Confinement in jail of another county., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 950.01. Confinement in jail of another county.
When it appears to the court at the time of passing sentence upon any prisoner who is to be punished by imprisonment in the county jail that there is no jail in the county suitable for the confinement of such prisoner, the court may order the sentence to be executed in any county in this state in which there may be a jail suited to that purpose, and the expense of supporting such prisoner shall be borne by the county in which the offense was committed.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 950.01
What does Florida Statutes § 950.01 cover?
Section 950.01 ("Confinement in jail of another county.") 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 § 950.01?
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