Florida Statutes 985.6885 – Persons authorized to visit juvenile facilities
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(1) The following persons may visit at their pleasure between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. all facilities housing juveniles which are operated or overseen by the department or a county:
(a) The Governor.
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 985.6885
- Court: means the circuit court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated. See Florida Statutes 985.03
- Department: means the Department of Juvenile Justice. See Florida Statutes 985.03
- 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.
- Judge: means the circuit judge exercising jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter. See Florida Statutes 985.03
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
- 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).
(b) A Cabinet member.
(c) A member of the Legislature.
(d) A judge of a state court.
(e) A state attorney.
(f) A public defender.
(g) A person authorized by the secretary of the department.
(2) A person specified in subsection (1) may visit a facility subject to this section before 6 a.m. or after 11 p.m. pursuant to rules adopted by the department.
(3) The department may not unreasonably withhold permission to visit a facility subject to this section from a person who gives sufficient evidence that he or she is a bona fide reporter or writer.
(4) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.