FL S1670

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 pleaded guilty/nolo contendere to a violent felony before or after their wrongful conviction, including crimes in other jurisdictions with equivalent elements.

Disqualifies wrongfully incarcerated persons from receiving compensation if they were convicted of a violent felony during their wrongful incarceration or were serving a concurrent sentence for an unrelated felony.

Renders wrongfully incarcerated persons ineligible for any compensation if they commit a violent felony violation resulting in revocation of parole or community supervision; allows compensation for non-violent felony violations under the same circumstances.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.