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FL S1470
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a 15-member Law Enforcement Lethal Use of Force Commission appointed by the Department of Law Enforcement executive director, with members serving 4-year terms and at least five members required to have no law enforcement background.
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Requires law enforcement agencies to report use-of-force fatalities to the commission within 24 hours and investigation results within 7 days; state attorneys must notify the commission within 2 days of beginning inquiries or deciding not to pursue charges.
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Authorizes the commission to review lethal use-of-force incidents, subpoena documents and witnesses, and refer cases to the Attorney General for prosecution consideration by majority vote.
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Grants the Attorney General authority to bring criminal charges against law enforcement officers following commission referral for law violations.
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Prohibits referrals or charges against officers acquitted at trial for the same incident and prevents actions that would constitute double jeopardy under state or federal law.
Legislative Description
Law Enforcement Lethal Use of Force Commission
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/1/2015