FL H0875

Court must impose an 8-hour driver improvement course and 15-120 community service hours at a trauma center for noncriminal traffic infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury (previously discretionary and limited to 120 hours for death only).

Serious bodily injury is defined by reference to s. 316.1933(1) and is now treated the same as death for penalty purposes under s. 316.027(4).

Victims of crashes causing death or serious bodily injury, or their lawful representatives, have the right to be informed, present, and heard at all crucial stages of judicial hearings relating to the crash.

State attorney must consult with the victim or victim's representative regarding case disposition in crashes involving death or serious bodily injury.

Effective date is July 1, 2010.