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FL S0928
Bill
AI Summary
- Changes the juvenile civil citation process from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for law enforcement officers making contact with juveniles who admit committing misdemeanors.
- Removes reference to the "Department of Juvenile Justice" in the statute, updating the departmental designation.
- Maintains existing civil citation requirements including up to 50 community service hours and mandatory participation in intervention services such as counseling and substance abuse treatment.
- Restricts civil citation eligibility to first-time misdemeanor offenders only.
- Effective date is July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Juvenile Civil Citations
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/1/2015
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice2/26/2015
Full Bill Text
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