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FL S0210
Bill
AI Summary
- Changes law enforcement officer authority from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") to issue civil citations to juveniles who admit committing a misdemeanor
- Limits civil citations to first-time misdemeanor offenders only
- Authorizes civil citations to include up to 50 community service hours and required participation in intervention services such as family counseling, urinalysis monitoring, and substance abuse or mental health treatment
- Requires civil citation programs to be established locally with approval from the chief judge, state attorney, public defender, and local law enforcement agencies
- Takes effect July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Juvenile Civil Citations
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/2/2014
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice10/8/2013
Full Bill Text
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