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Definition: A sentence combining incarceration with probation. The defendant serves a period in county jail or state prison followed by probation. Common for sentences where the judge wants both punishment and supervision.
Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 948.012 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Split Sentence in Florida
A sentence combining incarceration with probation. The defendant serves a period in county jail or state prison followed by probation. Common for sentences where the judge wants both punishment and supervision.
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