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FL S1004

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Arthenia Joyner

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Eyewitness Identification Reform Act" requiring state, county, municipal, and other law enforcement agencies to conduct lineups using an independent administrator or approved alternative neutral method.

  • Mandates eyewitnesses receive written instructions before lineups stating the perpetrator may not be present, they should not feel compelled to identify anyone, and the investigation will continue regardless of identification outcome.

  • Requires eyewitnesses to sign written acknowledgement of receiving lineup instructions, or if they refuse, the lineup administrator must document the refusal and sign the acknowledgement.

  • Makes noncompliance with lineup procedures admissible in court as evidence regarding eyewitness reliability in suppression motions and trials, and requires courts to instruct juries on considering such compliance evidence.

  • Directs the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission to create educational materials and training programs for law enforcement on proper lineup procedures.

Legislative Description

Eyewitness Identification

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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