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FL H0575
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Chris Dorworth
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Officer Andrew Widman Act" to amend Florida Statutes section 948.06 regarding violations of probation and community control
- Authorizes judges to issue arrest warrants when reasonable grounds exist that a probationer has violated probation or community control by committing a new violation of law
- Requires courts to inform probationers of violations at first appearance hearings and permits courts to commit or release offenders with or without bail pending further proceedings
- Allows courts to consider the likelihood of imprisonment when determining bail requirements for probation violations, notwithstanding section 907.041
- Takes effect October 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Violations of Probation or Community Control
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 844 (Ch.
5/3/2011
Committee Referrals
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee3/25/2011
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/16/2011
Full Bill Text
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