FL S0196

Creates annual Supreme Court reporting requirement on cases exceeding 180-day decision timelines, with detailed spreadsheet data on case status, delays, and expected resolution dates, repealing July 1, 2022 unless reenacted.

Requires each Florida county to establish at least one countywide civil citation or similar diversion program for juveniles committing misdemeanor offenses as an alternative to custody, with Department of Juvenile Justice oversight and reporting.

Specifies eligible misdemeanor offenses for civil citations (including theft, battery, drug possession, disorderly conduct) and permits citations for juveniles with up to two prior misdemeanors or pending felony charges.

Mandates Department of Juvenile Justice annual reports on civil citation program participation, outcomes, demographics, and recidivism data, provided to Governor and Legislature by January 31 each year.

Requires data collection on juveniles transferred to adult prosecution starting March 1, 2018, including demographics, charges, risk assessments, and disposition outcomes, with analysis reports due to Governor and Legislature by January 31 annually.