Florida § 944.596 - Transfer of convicted foreign citizens or nationals under treaty.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 944.596 — Transfer of convicted foreign citizens or nationals under treaty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 944.596. Transfer of convicted foreign citizens or nationals under treaty.
When a treaty is in effect between the United States and a foreign country providing for the transfer of a convicted offender who is a citizen or national of a foreign country to the foreign country of which she or he is a citizen or national, the Governor or the Governor’s designee is authorized, subject to the terms of such treaty, to consent to the transfer of such convicted offender.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 944.596
What does Florida Statutes § 944.596 cover?
Section 944.596 ("Transfer of convicted foreign citizens or nationals under treaty.") 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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