FL H4159

Eliminates quarterly reporting requirement for state attorneys to submit deviation memoranda to the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association when offenders are not sentenced to mandatory minimum prison sentences for weapon-related crimes under s. 27.366, F.S.

Removes annual reporting requirement for state attorneys to submit deviation memoranda regarding offenders who do not receive mandatory minimum sentences under s. 775.082(9)(d), F.S., though written explanations must still be placed in case files.

Repeals s. 775.08401, F.S., which contained criteria for state attorneys' decisions to pursue habitual felony offender and habitual violent felony offender enhancements.

Repeals s. 775.087(5), F.S., which required state attorneys to report why case-qualified defendants did not receive mandatory minimum sentences.

Repeals s. 985.557(4), F.S., regarding direct-file policies and guidelines for juveniles; effective July 1, 2011.