Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: son in a correctional institute

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His attorney or public defender should file a motion in the court where he was tried to seek proper medical treatment. Alternatively, a civil lawsuit can be filed against the State of Florida Department of Corrections to force them to provide the medical treatment or to otherwise release him so that he can obtain it on his own. This may be a costly battle, but your son's life is at stake according to the facts you presented.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: son in a correctional institute

You need to look to the courts for assistance with this.