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FL H7067
Bill
Status
Passed
5/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 907.041, Florida Statutes, to explicitly authorize courts to base pretrial detention orders solely on hearsay evidence, while maintaining that evidence obtained in violation of the U.S. or Florida Constitutions remains inadmissible
- Standard criminal trial rules of evidence do not apply to the presentation and consideration of evidence at pretrial detention hearings
- Defendants retain the right to be represented by counsel, present witnesses and evidence, and cross-examine witnesses at pretrial detention hearings
- Defendant testimony given at a pretrial detention hearing cannot be used to prove guilt in any other judicial proceeding, but may be used in perjury actions or for impeachment purposes
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Pretrial Detention Hearings
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-157
5/7/2024
Full Bill Text
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