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FL H0129

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2011

Primary Sponsor

Matt Gaetz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates criminal penalties for persons with a significant interest in a legal or administrative proceeding who knowingly attempt to alter a judge's decision through intimidation or threats
  • First-degree misdemeanor for intimidation in civil, administrative proceedings, or misdemeanor prosecutions, or when the offender acts on behalf of another party
  • Third-degree felony for intimidation in felony prosecutions
  • Defines "intimidation or threats" to include threats of physical force, economic loss, property damage, career damage, reputational harm, actions intended to force recusal, or patterns of contact under false pretenses that would reasonably cause fear for safety
  • Effective date October 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Intimidation of a Judge

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/25/2011

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