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FL S0442
Bill
AI Summary
- Adds recovery of a deceased body as a new authorized ground for issuing a search warrant in Florida
- Extends search warrant return deadlines: 20 days for out-of-state electronic communications data, 30 days for DNA specimens, and 365 days for computers and electronic devices
- Establishes that a search warrant for electronic device data is considered timely executed if the device is seized within 10 days, allowing law enforcement to continue reviewing data after that period
- Authorizes judges to allow law enforcement officers to appear remotely via audio-video communication technology when applying for search warrants or court orders
- Permits law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants to use drones for searching areas where evidence of a crime might reasonably be found
Legislative Description
Search Warrants
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 359
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/11/2026
Judiciary1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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