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FL S0376
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to automatically seal criminal history records when charges were not filed, were dismissed or nolle prosequi as to all counts, resulted in a not guilty verdict as to all counts, or received a judgment of acquittal as to all counts
- Excludes from automatic sealing any records involving forcible felonies, offenses requiring sex offender registration, dismissals due to incompetency (s. 916.145), or not guilty verdicts by reason of insanity
- Places no limitation on the number of times a person may have criminal history records automatically sealed under these provisions
- Requires the clerk of the court, upon notification from the department that a record has been sealed, to automatically make the related court records confidential and exempt from public records requirements under both state statute and the Florida Constitution
- Takes effect July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Automatic Sealing of Criminal History Records and Making Confidential and Exempt Related Court Records
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-189
6/6/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules4/5/2023
Full Bill Text
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