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FL H0855
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Yvonne Hayes Hinson
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AI Summary
- Amends the legislative intent for Department of Corrections inmate training programs (s. 945.71) to include increasing accountability and reparative behavior as express goals
- Requires the Department of Corrections to add training about restorative justice practices to its inmate training programs alongside existing components such as marching drills, calisthenics, drug counseling, and education
- Establishes a victim's right to be notified of restorative justice if it is available in their jurisdiction, with victims or next of kin advised it may be a voluntary option or part of deferred prosecution or pretrial intervention
- Requires a notice to be posted on each waiting room floor of State Attorney lobbies containing location and contact information for restorative justice programs serving that county or circuit
- Defines "restorative justice" as a voluntary, participatory gathering where parties who caused or experienced harm and community stakeholders collectively meet to identify and repair harm, address trauma, reduce further harm, and strengthen community ties
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Restorative Justice
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/21/2023
Full Bill Text
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