FL S1490

Creates a presumption that individuals arrested for nonviolent misdemeanors (excluding assault) must be released on nonmonetary conditions or restrictions while awaiting trial.

Revises the purpose of bail determination to focus on ensuring appearance of violent criminal defendants and protecting the community from violent defendants, rather than all defendants.

Permits courts to revoke pretrial release and order detention if they find probable cause that a defendant committed a new violent crime or dangerous crime while on pretrial release.

Restricts bail determination criteria to only apply to defendants charged with crimes other than nonviolent misdemeanors, simplifying the process for nonviolent misdemeanor cases.

Updates legislative intent to emphasize that the primary consideration for detention is whether an individual presents a risk of physical harm to persons, with nonviolent misdemeanor offenders who pose no community threat to be released pending trial.