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FL S0352
Bill
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
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