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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removes references to state attorney's discretion to direct file juvenile; revises discretionary direct file criteria; removes provisions for mandatory direct file; provides for opportunity for hearing to reverse direct file; revises provisions concerning housing of children held in detention.
AI Summary
This bill removes references to state attorney's discretion to direct file juvenile cases and revises the discretionary direct file criteria. It provides for an opportunity for a hearing before a judge to determine if the child should be prosecuted in adult court, with specific factors the judge must consider. The bill also prohibits a child subject to direct file from being held in an adult jail or facility prior to the court finding that the child should be prosecuted as an adult.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/575 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/575/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #542361 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/575/Amendment/542361/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/575/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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