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FL S0352

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Braynon

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires that an advisory sentence of death for capital felonies must be made by unanimous jury recommendation for offenses committed on or after October 1, 2012
  • Requires that an advisory sentence of death for capital drug trafficking felonies must be made by unanimous jury recommendation for offenses committed on or after October 1, 2012
  • Clarifies that courts may impose a death sentence notwithstanding either a majority or unanimous jury recommendation, provided the court makes specific written findings of fact within 30 days
  • Applies to sentencing proceedings under sections 921.141 and 921.142 of Florida Statutes
  • Takes effect October 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Sentencing In Capital Felonies

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice10/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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