FL H0783

Allows state attorneys to file an information to prosecute certain juveniles as adults: ages 16-17 for 18 specified serious felonies (murder, sexual battery, armed robbery, kidnapping, etc.) and ages 14-15 for murder, manslaughter, or sexual battery.

Prohibits transfer of juveniles to adult court if they have a pending competency hearing or have been found incompetent and not subsequently restored to competency.

Permits courts to transfer related pending felony cases to adult court when a juvenile is transferred; transferred cases revert to juvenile penalties if the youth is acquitted of the original charges.

Requires Department of Juvenile Justice to collect detailed data on transferred juveniles including demographics, offense information, prior history, and case outcomes; department must provide annual report to legislature.

Establishes mandatory sentencing criteria for juveniles prosecuted as adults, requiring courts to consider offense seriousness, child's participation, maturity level, prior record, and rehabilitation prospects; effective July 1, 2015.