Florida Statute 944.402 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 944
STATE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM

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F.S. 944.402

944.402 Reward for capture of escapee from correctional institution.—The warden of a state correctional institution may pay a reward in an amount not greater than $100 from institutional funds to each person who is directly responsible for the capture of an inmate who has escaped from the institution. The warden of the institution from which the inmate escaped shall determine the amount of the reward. Employees of state, county, and municipal law enforcement or correctional agencies who are engaged in the apprehension, detection, or detention of prisoners are not eligible to receive such rewards.

History.—s. 1, ch. 88-169; s. 16, ch. 2000-161.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 944.402

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 944.402.

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Cases Citing Statute 944.402

Total Results: 1

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1995-08-28

Snippet: constitutes escape within the intent and meaning of s. 944.402 and is a felony of the third degree, punishable