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FL S0764
Bill
AI Summary
- Unreported sexual offense evidence kits (collected from victims who do not report to law enforcement) must be retained for a minimum of 50 years after the collection date
- Medical facilities or certified rape crisis centers must transfer unreported kits to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement within 30 days of collection, and the department must maintain them
- Unreported kits must be stored anonymously, in a secure, environmentally safe manner, and with a documented chain of custody
- If a victim later decides to report the offense or request testing, the kit must be retained until the prosecuting agency approves its destruction, provided the applicable statute of limitations under s. 775.15 has not expired
- The act takes effect October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Retention of Sexual Offense Evidence
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-169
5/13/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/12/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice1/12/2024
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