FL H4035

Removes the restriction that individuals previously admitted to a pretrial program are ineligible for voluntary admission to a misdemeanor pretrial substance abuse education and treatment intervention program.

Maintains eligibility requirements that individuals must be charged with misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia under chapter 893 and have no prior felony convictions.

Preserves the state attorney's right to request a preadmission hearing if facts suggest the defendant is involved in dealing or selling controlled substances.

Allows the court to deny admission if the state attorney establishes by preponderance of the evidence that the defendant was involved in dealing or selling controlled substances.

Takes effect July 1, 2011.