FL H1363

Defines "violent felony" as a felony offense enumerated in s. 775.084(1)(c)1 or s. 948.06(8)(c) for purposes of the Victims of Wrongful Incarceration Compensation Act.

Disqualifies wrongfully incarcerated persons from receiving compensation if they were convicted of or pled guilty/nolo contendere to a violent felony before, during, or after their wrongful incarceration, regardless of adjudication.

Renders a wrongfully incarcerated person ineligible for any compensation if they commit a violent felony violation resulting in revocation of parole or community supervision.

Requires petitioners seeking wrongful incarceration status to file a petition with the original sentencing court stating verifiable and substantial evidence of actual innocence and that they are not disqualified under s. 961.04.

Establishes a 30-day response period for prosecuting authorities and procedures for court determination of wrongful incarceration status, with potential transfer to the Division of Administrative Hearings if facts are contested.

Effective date: July 1, 2012.