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FL H0329

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eric Eisnaugle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the period between parole interview dates from 2 years to 7 years for inmates convicted of murder, sexual battery, kidnapping, robbery, burglary, breaking and entering, or 25-year minimum mandatory sentences when a human being is present and a sexual act is attempted or completed
  • Requires the Florida Parole Commission to conduct periodic parole interviews once every 7 years for specified violent sex crimes unless the commission finds parole would not be granted and documents its reasoning
  • Allows the commission to schedule interviews before the standard 7-year interval for inmates within 7 years of their tentative release date
  • Amends sections 947.16, 947.174, and 947.1745 of Florida Statutes to establish consistent 7-year reinterview procedures across parole processes
  • Takes effect July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Parole Interview Dates for Certain Inmates

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2011
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee11/18/2011
Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/28/2011

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