# Fla. Stat. § 945.04: 945.04 Department of Corrections; general function; seal; use of inmate labor

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.04

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 945.04
- **Heading:** 945.04 Department of Corrections; general function; seal; use of inmate labor
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 945 / Section 945.04

## Text

(1) The Department of Corrections shall be responsible for the inmates and for the operation of, and shall have supervisory and protective care, custody, and control of, all buildings, grounds, property of, and matters connected with, the correctional system.

(2) The Department of Corrections may adopt an official seal to be used for the purpose of authenticating its official documents and for such other purposes as the department prescribes.

(3) The Department of Corrections shall maximize the use of inmate labor in the construction of inmate housing and the conduct of all maintenance projects so that such activities provide work opportunities for the optimum number of inmates in the most cost-effective manner.

History: s. 4, ch. 57-213; s. 18, ch. 61-530; s. 71, ch. 77-120; s. 80, ch. 79-3; s. 8, ch. 85-288; s. 26, ch. 95-283; s. 19, ch. 97-93; s. 12, ch. 97-227.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 945.01 945.01 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.04 945.04 Department of Corrections; general function; seal; use of inmate labor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.04.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.10 945.10 Confidential information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.12 945.12 Transfers for rehabilitative treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.25 945.25 Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.25.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.025 945.025 Jurisdiction of department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.025.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.27 945.27 Proceedings by department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.27.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.28 945.28 Selection of probation or parole offices by the department; public notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.28.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.31 945.31 Restitution and other payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.31.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.35 945.35 Requirement for education on human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and other communicable diseases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.35.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.035 945.035 Notice of employment, appointment, or separation; response by the correctional officer; duty of department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.035.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.36 945.36 Law enforcement personnel authorized to conduct drug tests on inmates and releasees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.36.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.40 945.40 Corrections Mental Health Act; short title for ss. 945.40-945.49.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.40.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 945.41 945.41 Mental health treatment for inmates; legislative intent of ss. 945.40-945.49.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C945_S945.41.md)

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