FL S0866

Raises the sentence points threshold for nonviolent third-degree felony offenders from 22 points to 44 points, requiring courts to sentence them to nonstate prison sanctions effective October 1, 2018, unless the court or jury finds a nonstate sanction presents a danger to the public.

Increases the lowest permissible sentence calculation thresholds under the Criminal Punishment Code from 44 points to 52 points for offenses committed on or after October 1, 2018, and adjusts the calculation formula by subtracting 36 points instead of 28 points from total sentence points.

Requires jury findings or a defendant's waiver of jury trial with court written findings before a nonstate prison sanction can be rejected as dangerous to the public.

Reenacts multiple related statutes (sections 921.00241, 921.0026, 921.00265, 924.06, 948.01, 948.06, and 948.20) to incorporate amendments made to the Criminal Punishment Code sentencing calculations.

Takes effect October 1, 2018.