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FL S1304
Bill
Status
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Brandes
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AI Summary
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Creates conditional sentences for nonviolent felony offenders with substance use or mental health disorders who need treatment and do not pose a danger to the community
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Requires offenders to complete a minimum 90-day in-prison treatment program administered by the Department of Corrections, followed by 24 months of drug offender or mental health probation
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Excludes offenders convicted of capital, life, or first degree felonies; certain second and third degree felonies; assault, battery on law enforcement, child abuse, resisting arrest with violence; sex offenses; or weapon-enhanced offenses
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Authorizes the Department of Corrections to terminate offenders from the treatment program for medical concerns, disruptive behavior, or rule violations, requiring them to serve the remainder of their sentence in custody
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Requires the Department of Corrections to track recidivism data and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning October 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Sentencing
Last Action
Died in Appropriations
3/14/2020