FL H1153

Requires defendants over age 18 arrested for sexual offenses involving minor victims to refrain from any contact with minors as a condition of pretrial release, covering violations of statutes including kidnapping, false imprisonment, lewd and lascivious conduct, and child abuse.

Defines "no contact" to include: communicating orally or in writing in any form (direct, telephonic, electronic, or indirect); being alone with a minor; and having direct physical contact with a minor.

Makes no contact orders effective immediately upon release and enforceable for the duration of pretrial release unless modified by court order, with defendants receiving written notice specifying prohibited acts before release.

Allows courts to modify no contact conditions upon motion if good cause is shown and interests of justice require it; requires state attorney to notify victims and permit them to be heard at any proceeding considering modification.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.