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Introduced
10/18/2019
10/18/2019
In Committee
11/01/2019
11/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting children younger than a certain age from being adjudicated delinquent, arrested, or charged with a crime; authorizing children of at least a specified age, rather than of any age, to be taken into custody under certain circumstances; requiring that children who are taken into custody pursuant to certain circuit court orders be treated in a specified manner and be detained only pursuant to specified findings, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits children younger than 12 years of age from being adjudicated delinquent, arrested, or charged with a crime, and only allows children 12 years of age or older but 14 years of age or younger to be taken into custody or arrested under certain limited circumstances, such as for failing to appear in court or to prevent an imminent threat of serious bodily harm. The bill also requires that children who are taken into custody pursuant to a court order be treated in a specified manner and be detained only pursuant to certain findings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/578 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/578/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/578/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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