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FL S1694

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Ring

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition preventing individuals previously admitted to a pretrial program from qualifying for the misdemeanor pretrial substance abuse education and treatment intervention program
  • Allows persons charged with misdemeanor possession of controlled substance or drug paraphernalia under chapter 893 to be eligible for voluntary admission if they have not been previously convicted of a felony
  • Maintains requirement for preadmission hearing if state attorney believes defendant is involved in dealing or selling controlled substances
  • Court must deny admission if state attorney establishes by preponderance of evidence that defendant was involved in dealing or selling controlled substances
  • Effective date: July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Misdemeanor Pretrial Substance Abuse Programs [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations4/20/2010
Judiciary3/22/2010
Criminal Justice2/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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