FL H0917

Deletes the prohibition preventing private entities from providing probationary or supervision services to misdemeanor offenders sentenced or placed on probation by circuit courts.

Maintains the prohibition on private entities providing probationary or supervision services to felony offenders sentenced or placed on probation by circuit courts.

Amends section 948.01, Florida Statutes, regarding when courts may place defendants on probation or into community control.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.