FL S0458

Creates the Florida Criminal Justice Reform Task Force within the legislative branch to conduct a comprehensive review of the state's criminal justice, court, and corrections systems using data-driven approaches.

Establishes task force membership of 28 members including legislators, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, law enforcement, victim advocates, formerly incarcerated individuals, and faith community representatives, with appointments due within 30 days of effective date.

Directs the task force to develop sentencing and corrections policy recommendations focused on reducing correctional populations, holding offenders accountable through research-based practices, and reinvesting savings into recidivism reduction strategies.

Requires the task force to hold a minimum of four regular meetings, submit findings and legislative recommendations to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House by the 2018 Regular Session convening date, then dissolve.

Task force expires January 31, 2018; members serve without compensation but receive per diem and travel reimbursement; all meetings are public and subject to legislative joint rules for public records.