Juvenile Justice

Summary

The bill revises Florida statutes to include juvenile detention and probation officers in the definitions of law‑enforcement and correctional personnel, authorizes a Medal of Heroism and a Medal of Valor for those officers, and modifies how county juvenile detention payments are reviewed and collected. It also updates definitions related to families in need and limits when a child can be placed in a shelter. The changes aim to recognize juvenile justice staff, improve accountability for county payments, and clarify service definitions.

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