FL H1261

Defendants charged with mass violence offenses must be brought to trial within 175 days of custody or 60 days of being charged, whichever is earlier

"Incident of mass violence" defined as intentional violent acts (including shootings or terrorism) targeting defenseless groups, resulting in death or injury to at least 4 persons and causing community harm

Governor must issue death warrant within 30 days after Florida Supreme Court certifies that a mass violence defendant has completed direct appeal and initial postconviction proceeding in state court

Supreme Court requested to adopt rules giving priority to capital appeals and habeas proceedings in mass violence cases over all other docket matters

Supreme Court required to annually report to Legislature on mass violence cases where speedy trial deadlines were missed or appeals have been pending more than 1 year