FL H1299

Deletes provisions that made certain juvenile offender information public, removing exceptions for children taken into custody for felonies or with three or more misdemeanor violations.

Maintains non-public status for names, photographs, addresses, and crime or arrest reports only for juveniles transferred to adult system, indicted, waived, or subject to specific statutory violations.

Establishes a sunset date of October 2, 2016, requiring legislative review and reversion of the amendments unless reenacted by the Legislature.

States public necessity finding that releasing juvenile records prevents employment opportunities, potentially leading to reoffending.

Effective date is contingent on HB 1297 or similar legislation taking effect in the same legislative session.