Florida § 985.438 - Graduated response matrix.
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§ 985.438. Graduated response matrix.
(1) The department shall create and administer a statewide plan to hold youths accountable to the terms of their court-ordered probation and the terms of their conditional release. The plan must be based upon the principle that sanctions must reflect the seriousness of the violation, provide immediate accountability for violations, the assessed criminogenic needs and risks of the child, and the child’s age and maturity level. The plan is designed to provide swift and appropriate consequences or incentives to a child who is alleged to be noncompliant with or in violation of his or her probation. (2) The graduated response matrix shall outline sanctions for youth based on their risk to reoffend and shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Increased contacts. (b) Increased drug tests. (c) Curfew reductions. (d) Increased community service. (e) Additional evaluations. (f) Addition of electronic monitoring. (3) The graduated response matrix shall be adopted in rule by the department.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 985.438
What does Florida Statutes § 985.438 cover?
Section 985.438 ("Graduated response matrix.") 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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