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FL S0998
Bill
AI Summary
- Eliminates statute of limitations for kidnapping offenses (violations of sections 787.01 and 787.02) when the victim was under 13 years of age at the time of confinement, abduction, restraint, or imprisonment
- Suspends the statute of limitations clock for kidnapping offenses involving victims aged 13-17 until the victim reaches age 18 or has their liberty restored, whichever occurs later
- Applies these extensions to any offenses not already barred from prosecution before the effective date of the act
- Directs the Division of Law Revision and Information to replace all references to "the effective date of this act" with the actual date the law takes effect
- Takes effect upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Statute of Limitations for Criminal Offenses Against Minors
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/5/2017
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice2/23/2017
Full Bill Text
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