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FL S0668

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a presumption that confessions from individuals under 18 are inadmissible if obtained through deceptive tactics during custodial interrogation at a place of detention

  • Defines "deception" as law enforcement knowingly communicating false facts about evidence or making unauthorized statements regarding leniency to a minor during interrogation

  • Allows the presumption of inadmissibility to be overcome by a preponderance of evidence showing the confession was voluntarily given based on totality of circumstances

  • Places the burden of proof on the state attorney to demonstrate a confession was voluntary

  • Applies to criminal proceedings and juvenile court proceedings, with an effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Custodial Interrogations of Minors

Last Action

Died in Rules

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2022
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs1/12/2022

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