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FL H0365

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Respondents in risk protection order proceedings under s. 790.401, F.S., are granted the right to be represented by an attorney, with the court required to appoint one for indigent respondents who request representation
  • The notice of hearing must inform the respondent of their right to counsel and their right to appointed counsel if indigent
  • Public defenders and offices of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel are authorized to represent indigent respondents named in risk protection order petitions
  • Private court-appointed counsel representing indigent respondents in risk protection order proceedings may be compensated up to a maximum of $1,000 per case
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders

Last Action

Died on Second Reading Calendar

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/1/2024
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/22/2023

Full Bill Text

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