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FL S1256

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the chief judge of each judicial circuit, in consultation with the state attorney, public defender, and Department of Corrections, to establish an alternative sanctioning program for technical violations of supervision.

  • Defines "technical violation" as any alleged violation of supervision that is not a new felony offense, misdemeanor offense, or criminal traffic offense.

  • Requires the chief judge to issue an administrative order specifying eligibility criteria, eligible violations, recommended sanctions, and reporting procedures for the program.

  • Allows offenders to voluntarily participate in the program by admitting to the technical violation and waiving rights including legal representation, a hearing before a neutral judge, witness confrontation, and written statements of reasons for sanctions.

  • Requires the probation officer to submit the recommended sanction and documentation of the offender's admission to the court for approval, while allowing offenders to waive or discontinue participation at any time before a court order is issued.

Legislative Description

Alternative Sanctioning

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1149 (Ch. 2016-100)

3/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/17/2016
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice2/3/2016
Criminal Justice1/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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