FL S1614

Requires forensic examination evidence from sexual battery investigations to be submitted to the Department of Law Enforcement within 30 days for entry into the statewide DNA database, with evidence returned to the investigating agency for permanent retention.

Imposes a $1,000 surcharge upon conviction of specified sexual offenses and related crimes, with proceeds directed to the Department of Law Enforcement's criminal analysis laboratory system or local law enforcement agencies to process forensic medical evidence in sexual assault investigations.

Mandates that all law enforcement agencies adopt a policy by January 1, 2017 requiring forensic medical evidence from sexual assaults be processed with results provided within 12 months of the alleged assault.

Creates the Forensic Medical Evidence Kit Task Force to develop a statewide tracking and inventory management system for forensic medical evidence kits, excluding victims' personal identifying information, with capabilities for victim access to kit status updates.

Requires the Task Force to develop plans for safeguarding confidential information, recommend funding sources, and propose legislative or policy changes needed to implement the evidence tracking system.