FL H1017

Creates the "Comprehensive Prison Reform and Redemption Act" establishing a risk and needs assessment system for prisoners, requiring the Department of Corrections to develop and implement evidence-based recidivism reduction programs by March 1, 2022

Establishes the Florida Innocence Inquiry Commission as an 8-member panel to investigate claims of factual innocence for felony convictions, with authority to refer cases to a three-judge panel that can dismiss charges if innocence is proven by clear and convincing evidence

Eliminates monetary bail requirements for misdemeanor offenses and non-violent felonies, and allows courts to modify sentences exceeding 10 years if the prisoner has served at least one-third of the term and the sentence is deemed greater than necessary

Requires Department of Corrections to reorganize into five geographical regions with appointed directors serving 4-year terms, implement body cameras in mental health units at Union Correctional Institution, and provide deescalation and mental illness response training for correctional officers

Appropriates $180,000 for inspector general positions, $1.26 million for regional headquarters, and $121,110 for the body camera pilot program, while creating prerelease custody options allowing eligible prisoners to earn up to 10-15 days of gain time credits per 30 days of successful program participation