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FL S0892
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecution of first or second degree felony sexual battery (s. 794.011) for offenses not already barred as of July 1, 2020
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Provides that limitation periods for sexual offense prosecutions cannot begin until DNA testing of sexual offense evidence kits is completed and results received by law enforcement
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Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to create and maintain a statewide database tracking the location, processing status, and storage of sexual offense evidence kits and other DNA evidence
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Mandates that alleged sexual assault victims receive notification of and access to information about their evidence kit, including tracking status, testing results, and any DNA matches to suspects
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Allows DNA match notifications to victims to be delayed up to 90 days if disclosure would negatively affect the investigation
Legislative Description
Sexual Offenses
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/14/2020