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FL H0569

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Peggy Gossett-Seidman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends s. 907.041, Florida Statutes, to expand the definition of "dangerous crime" for purposes of pretrial detention and release eligibility
  • Adds two new offenses to the "dangerous crime" list: extortion in violation of s. 836.05 and written threats to kill in violation of s. 836.10
  • Persons charged with a "dangerous crime" are prohibited from receiving nonmonetary pretrial release at a first appearance hearing, though courts retain discretion to release on electronic monitoring or recognizance bond based on recorded facts and circumstances
  • The expanded definition increases the number of qualifying offenses from 23 to 25, broadening the circumstances under which courts may order pretrial detention
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Pretrial Detention

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1627 (Ch. 2023-27)

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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