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Introduced
02/20/2019
02/20/2019
In Committee
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2019
05/04/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removes provisions requiring mandatory direct filing of charges in adult court against juveniles in certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill removes provisions requiring mandatory direct filing of charges in adult court against juveniles in certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill eliminates the mandatory direct file provisions that previously required state attorneys to file an information in adult court against juveniles aged 16 or 17 who had prior felony adjudications or met other specific criteria. Instead, the bill provides state attorneys with discretion in determining whether to direct file charges against juveniles in adult court.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died on Calendar, 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/2019/6051 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/6051/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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