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FL S2508
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
- Removes authority of trial courts to appoint counsel for executive clemency proceedings, previously available under sections 27.51, 27.511, and 27.5303
- Creates section 940.031 authorizing the Board of Executive Clemency to appoint private counsel to represent death-sentenced individuals in clemency proceedings
- Limits compensation for clemency counsel to $10,000 for attorney fees and costs, paid from General Revenue Funds appropriated to the Parole Commission
- Clarifies that the $10,000 fee is full compensation and that appointment of counsel is at the board's sole discretion with no statutory right to counsel created
- Effective date is July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Executive Clemency
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5303 (Ch. 2014-59), HB 5001 (Ch. 2014-51)
4/3/2014
Full Bill Text
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