FL S0850

Reorders definitions in Florida's RICO Act and specifies that racketeering activity patterns must have at least one incident occurring after October 1, 1977, rather than the effective date of the act.

Authorizes investigative agencies to institute civil forfeiture proceedings in circuit courts based on property location and allows courts to order forfeiture of alternative property up to the value of unavailable property.

Adds civil penalties of up to $100,000 for natural persons and $1 million for other entities who violate RICO provisions, with recovered funds deposited into the General Revenue Fund and attorney fees into the Legal Affairs Revolving Trust Fund.

Requires civil investigative subpoenas to remain confidential for 120 days and restricts recipients from disclosing the subpoena's existence except to their attorney, with investigative agencies able to apply for extensions.

Establishes victim restitution as a priority in distributing forfeited property proceeds and authorizes parties in Department of Legal Affairs civil actions to petition for consent decrees or settlement approvals.