R. 63G-2.013 Purpose and Scope
R. 63G-2.014 Definitions
R. 63G-2.015 Facility Management
R. 63G-2.016 Maintenance
R. 63G-2.017 Staffing
R. 63G-2.018 Documentation/Management Systems
R. 63G-2.019 Security
R. 63G-2.020 Admissions, Orientation and Releases
R. 63G-2.021 Officer Conduct and Professionalism
R. 63G-2.022 Behavior Management and Behavioral Confinement
R. 63G-2.023 Youth Activities
R. 63G-2.024 Safety
R. 63G-2.025 Hygiene
R. 63G-2.026 Nutrition
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Terms Used In Florida Regulations > Chapter 63G-2 - Secure Detention Services

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.