Florida § 945.72 - Eligibility and screening of inmates.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 945.72 — Eligibility and screening of inmates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 945.72. Eligibility and screening of inmates.
(1) The provisions of ss. 945.71-945.74 apply to all eligible inmates in state correctional institutions. (2) Upon receipt of an inmate into the prison system, the department shall screen the inmate for the training program. To participate, an inmate must have no physical limitations which would preclude participation in strenuous activity and must not be impaired. In screening an inmate for the training program, the department shall consider the inmate’s criminal history and the possible rehabilitative benefits of “shock” incarceration.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 945.72
What does Florida Statutes § 945.72 cover?
Section 945.72 ("Eligibility and screening of 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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