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Definition: The mandatory crediting of time spent in jail before sentencing toward the defendant's prison sentence. Also known as "jail credit." Florida law requires a day-for-day credit for all time spent in custody related to the offense.
Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 921.161 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Credit for Time Served in Florida
The mandatory crediting of time spent in jail before sentencing toward the defendant's prison sentence. Also known as "jail credit." Florida law requires a day-for-day credit for all time spent in custody related to the offense.
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