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FL H1605
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Brannan
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AI Summary
- Creates new statutory definitions and codifies crime victims' rights to notice, presence, and participation in all public court proceedings, including the right to confer with the state attorney on plea agreements, sentencing, restitution, and case disposition — while clarifying the right to confer does not grant veto power over prosecution decisions
- Requires law enforcement to provide victims with a "Marsy's rights" information card and explanation of their rights within 48 hours of initial contact, and requires the Attorney General's office to design and publish victim rights materials including information on compensation claims and referrals to services
- Grants victims the right to retain a private attorney at their own expense (or pro bono) who may file a limited notice of appearance to assert the victim's constitutional and statutory rights, receive all case filings, and be present at proceedings; explicitly bars criminal defendants from asserting a victim's rights
- Allows the state attorney to file a good faith demand for speedy trial, requiring the court to hold a hearing within 15 days and either schedule trial within 5–60 days or issue a written order with specific findings justifying further delay
- Establishes appellate-level reporting requirements with goals of completing appeals within 2 years for noncapital cases and 5 years for capital cases, requiring chief judges to file a Notice of Delay when goals are exceeded and submit annual Aging Reports to the Legislature by January 15 identifying pending cases and causes of delay
Legislative Description
Crime Victim's Rights
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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