Florida § 903.04721 - Mandatory remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 903.04721 — Mandatory remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 903.04721. Mandatory remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes.
(1) Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter or chapter 924 to the contrary, the court shall remand a person to custody immediately, and the person shall remain in custody pending sentencing without the possibility of release on bond, if the person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, a dangerous crime as defined in s. 907.041(5)(a). (2) This section applies regardless of whether the person intends to appeal or has filed a notice of appeal. (3) This section does not apply if the plea or finding of guilt that required the person to be remanded to custody under subsection (1) has been: (a) Vacated; (b) Reversed on appeal; (c) Set aside by judgment of acquittal; or (d) Otherwise nullified.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 903.04721
What does Florida Statutes § 903.04721 cover?
Section 903.04721 ("Mandatory remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes.") 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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