FL S0448

Directs the Department of Corrections to develop and administer a reentry program for nonviolent offenders serving at least 6 months with intensive substance abuse treatment, education, and vocational training to reduce long-term incarceration.

Defines "nonviolent offender" as someone with a primary felony of the third degree who has never been convicted of forcible felonies, crimes involving minors, sexual offenses, firearm offenses, or is subject to a domestic violence injunction.

Requires the department to notify the sentencing court and state attorney for approval before program placement; the state attorney may object within 15 days and the court must decide within 30 days or the placement is disapproved.

Authorizes the sentencing court to modify the offender's sentence and place them on drug offender probation if they successfully complete the program, with conditions potentially including GPS monitoring or drug court program participation.

Requires the department to submit annual reports to state leadership documenting program participation, costs, sentence modifications, recidivism rates, and recommendations; clarifies participation creates no legal right to early release or basis for legal action.