Persons authorized to visit juvenile facilities.
F.S. 985.6885
in effect(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.
(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.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter985/AllFetched: 7/8/2026