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FL H0129
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Matt Gaetz
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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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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
Full Bill Text
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