Florida § 944.602 - Agency notification before release of intellectually disabled inmates.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 944.602 — Agency notification before release of intellectually disabled inmates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 944.602. Agency notification before release of intellectually disabled inmates.

Before the release by parole, release by reason of gain-time allowances provided for in s. 944.291, or expiration of sentence of any inmate who has been diagnosed as having an intellectual disability as defined in s. 393.063, the Department of Corrections shall notify the Agency for Persons with Disabilities in order that sufficient time be allowed to notify the inmate or the inmate’s representative, in writing, at least 7 days before the inmate’s release, of available community services.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 944.602 cover?

Section 944.602 ("Agency notification before release of intellectually disabled inmates.") 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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