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Definition: The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. Florida tracks recidivism rates through the Department of Corrections. Risk assessment tools like the COMPAS and LSI-R are used to predict recidivism and inform sentencing.
Category: Post-Case · Statute: F.S. 944.706 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Recidivism in Florida
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. Florida tracks recidivism rates through the Department of Corrections. Risk assessment tools like the COMPAS and LSI-R are used to predict recidivism and inform sentencing.
How This Relates to Bail
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