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Introduced
12/13/2019
12/13/2019
In Committee
01/03/2020
01/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to juvenile justice; amending s. 985.03, F.S.; redefining the term "child"; creating s. 985.031, F.S.; prohibiting children younger than a certain age from being adjudicated delinquent, arrested, or charged with a crime; amending s. 985.101, F.S.; authorizing children of at least a specified age, rather than of any age, to be taken into custody under certain circumstances; authorizing children of specified ages to be taken into custody or arrested only under certain circumstances; providing construction; authorizing a child enrolled in a primary or secondary school to be taken into custody or arrested only under certain circumstances; providing construction; amending s. 985.24, F.S.; 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; reenacting s. 316.003(11), F.S., relating to the definition of the term "child," to incorporate the amendment made to s. 985.03, F.S., in a reference thereto; reenacting ss. 960.001(1)(b) and 985.439(2), F.S., both relating to children being taken into custody, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 985.101, F.S., in references thereto; reenacting hb0949-00 HB 949 s. 985.25(1), F.S., relating to a detention intake, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 985.24, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill redefines the term "child" in the juvenile justice system to be individuals aged 12 years or older but younger than 18 years. It prohibits children younger than 12 from being adjudicated delinquent, arrested, or charged with a crime. The bill also authorizes specific circumstances under which children aged 12-14 can be taken into custody or arrested, and restricts when children enrolled in school can be taken into custody or arrested. Additionally, the bill requires that children taken into custody under certain court orders be treated the same as those taken into custody under standard procedures and only detained if specific criteria are met.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/949 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/949/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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