33-601.221. Youthful Offender Classification Categories in Institutions  


Effective on Wednesday, October 11, 1995
  • 1Youthful offenders shall be classified in one of the following categories while incarcerated:

    14(1) Youthful offenders sentenced by the court under Section 23958.04, F.S.;

    25(2) Selected non-aggressive first offenders 14 through 24 years of age, except capital or life felons, with a sentence of 10 years or less;

    49(3) Selected non-aggressive first offenders 19 years of age and under, with the exception of capital or life felons, serving sentences greater than 10 years, based upon mental or physical vulnerability which would jeopardize the inmate’s safety in a non-youthful offender facility. Each inmate in this category shall be approved by the Reception and Youthful Offender Administrator in the Bureau of Classification and Central Records prior to placement.

    117Rulemaking Authority 119944.09, 120958.11 FS. 122Law Implemented 124944.09, 125958.04, 126958.11 FS. 128History–New 10-11-95, Formerly 33-33.007, 33-506.101.