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FL S0722
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer: 364 days' imprisonment for a first offense, 5 years for a second offense, and 8 years for a third or subsequent offense
- Existing mandatory minimum sentences of 3 years for fleeing that causes serious bodily injury or death are retained and now stack on top of the new mandatory minimums
- Allows judges to order a pretrial diversion program for first-time offenders in lieu of criminal conviction, requiring at minimum a 30-day vehicle impoundment and 6-month driver license suspension
- Applies to all levels of fleeing/eluding offenses under Florida Statute 316.1935, ranging from third-degree felonies (basic fleeing) to first-degree felonies (fleeing causing serious bodily injury or death)
- Effective date is October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/8/2024
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