FL H0581

Creates section 934.255 of Florida Statutes to establish procedures for issuing subpoenas in investigations of sexual abuse of children and certain sexual offenses listed in section 943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I)

Authorizes investigative and law enforcement officers to subpoena records, documents, tangible objects, and testimony from persons and entities, including electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers

Permits subpoena recipients to petition a court to modify or set aside the subpoena, and allows officers to retain subpoenaed records for ongoing or closed investigations that may be reopened

Prohibits disclosure of subpoena existence for 180 days if a supervisory official certifies in writing that notification could result in adverse results including endangering safety, fleeing prosecution, destroying evidence, intimidating witnesses, or jeopardizing investigations

Provides civil liability protections for service providers complying with subpoenas, requires reasonable compensation for expenses, mandates witness fees and mileage payments, and penalizes prohibited disclosure violations as indirect criminal contempt

Takes effect October 1, 2018