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FL S0300
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michael Bennett
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AI Summary
- Allows courts to determine at first appearance whether a probationer or offender on community control arrested for a new offense is likely to receive a prison sanction for the violation
- Permits courts to detain the probationer or offender if a prison sanction appears more likely than not, or to release them with or without bail
- Requires dismissal of detention or release orders if no affidavit alleging a violation is filed within 10 days of arrest
- Mandates a hearing within 10 days of filing an affidavit to determine whether detention or release orders remain in effect, unless waived by the probationer or offender
- Takes effect October 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Officer Andrew Widman Act/Pretrial Proceedings [SPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations3/8/2010
Criminal Justice12/9/2009
Full Bill Text
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