Florida § 985.6885 - Persons authorized to visit juvenile facilities.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 985.6885 — Persons authorized to visit juvenile facilities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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: (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: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 985.6885 cover?
Section 985.6885 ("Persons authorized to visit juvenile facilities.") 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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