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FL S0878
Bill
Status
Passed
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Martin
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AI Summary
- Amends section 948.15, Florida Statutes, governing misdemeanor probation services
- Default misdemeanor probation period remains capped at 6 months unless otherwise specified by the court
- Expands the category of offenses eligible for an extended probation period of up to 1 year, which previously applied only to offenses involving alcohol as a significant factor
- Adds controlled substances (as defined in s. 893.02), controlled substance analogs (as defined in s. 893.0356), and chemical substances (described in s. 877.111(1)) as qualifying factors for the extended 1-year probation period
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Probation for Misdemeanor Offenses
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-70
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules3/19/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice3/11/2025
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