Statement of Policy.
Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 116.1601
in effectSec. 116.1601. - Statement of Policy.
It is the policy of the City of Jacksonville that the rehabilitation of ex-offenders is an essential component in a community fight against criminal activity; the hiring of ex-offenders into fair paying jobs helps restore the economic stability of ex-offenders, perpetuates their rehabilitation, reduces recidivism and contributes to a community crime free environment; providing consideration and opportunities to ex-offenders in City of Jacksonville employment can be accomplished without compromising the security of the City and its citizens, or unnecessarily depriving others of opportunities; and the City of Jacksonville should take a leading role in the rehabilitation of ex-offenders.
(Ord. 2008-911-E, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVADPE_CH116EMEMBE_PT16FECOOP_S116.1601STPOFetched: 10/27/2026
