FL H1313

Creates "Vassallo's Law" requiring law enforcement agencies to implement procedures for handling individuals who voluntarily attempt to surrender for criminal law violations when no arrest warrant has been issued

Staff must document the surrendering person's identification and contact information, notify an on-site officer, and check whether any alerts have been issued for someone matching the person's description

Law enforcement officers must immediately respond and conduct a voluntary interview when notified of a surrendering person, including checking with other jurisdictions if the person claims to have committed an offense elsewhere

Officers may temporarily detain or arrest the surrendering person under existing Florida law (s. 901.151) or make a warrantless arrest if circumstances in s. 901.15 apply

Officers must deliver the person to the nearest receiving facility for involuntary examination under the Baker Act (s. 394.463) if the person appears to meet the criteria, with a written report of the circumstances