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FL S1112
Bill
Status
5/1/2015
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
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Requires minors cited for a first sexting violation to sign a citation promising to appear in juvenile court or, alternatively, complete 8 hours of community service, pay a $60 civil penalty, or participate in a cyber-safety program within 30 days.
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Establishes specific requirements for sexting citations, including date of issuance, minor's name and address, thumbprint, violation details, facts supporting probable cause, law violated, officer identification, and contest procedures.
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Allows courts to order any combination of penalties (community service, civil penalty, or cyber-safety program) if a minor contests the citation and is found to have committed the violation, with potential driver license suspension for 30 days if minor fails to comply.
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Makes all court records and information related to sexting violations confidential under the same standards as other juvenile cases, and applies confidentiality retroactively to violations occurring on or after October 1, 2011.
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Directs 80 percent of civil penalties collected to the county commission for cyber-safety training programs for minors, with the remaining 20 percent retained by the clerk of court for administrative costs.
Legislative Description
Sexting
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 133 (Ch. 2015-133)
5/1/2015