FL S0540

Renames the "conditional release program" to the "mandatory supervision program" effective July 1, 2013, reflecting that release is non-discretionary rather than a name change to the actual program.

Requires persons convicted on or after October 1, 2013 of crimes in categories 1-4 (violent offenses) to be released only under mandatory supervision, expanding the population previously limited to offenders with prior felony commitments or habitual/violent habitual offender designations.

Establishes intensive postrelease supervision for violent offenders to assist their transition from prison to the community and reduce reoffending rates.

Requires the Parole Commission and Department of Corrections to jointly develop and submit a report by July 1, 2017 and annually thereafter tracking mandatory supervision offenders' return to prison rates, distinguishing between returns for new crimes versus technical violations.

Makes conforming amendments to 29 Florida Statutes sections replacing "conditional release" terminology with "mandatory supervision" throughout criminal justice statutes addressing sentencing, supervision, registration, and release procedures.