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Constitutional right to release

Florida Constitution, Article I, Section 14 — Pretrial release and detention

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What this source contains

The constitutional basis for pretrial release in Florida: everyone charged with a crime is entitled to release on reasonable conditions unless charged with a capital or life offense and the proof of guilt is evident.

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Source classification
Florida LawVerified Florida Source
Source title
Florida Constitution, Article I, Section 14 — Pretrial release and detention
Publishing organization
Florida Legislature
Author
Not recorded
Original publication date
1968
Added to FLBailBondReform.com
April 27, 2026
Last reviewed
August 7, 2026
Last verified
August 1, 2026
Language of the source
English
Verification status
Verified

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PublishedTranslation reviewed on August 7, 2026.