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FL S0504

FL S0504
Criminal Convictions


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Introduced
10/14/2021
In Committee
11/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revising the principles embodied by the Criminal Punishment Code as it relates to punishment and rehabilitation; authorizing the Department of Corrections to grant deductions from sentences in the form of good behavior time, rehabilitation credits, and outstanding deed awards, rather than solely for gain-time, for specified purposes; revising the "tentative release date" the department must calculate for each prisoner based on his or her good behavior time, rehabilitation credits, and outstanding deed awards; requiring the department to grant good behavior time, rather than basic gain-time, as a means of encouraging satisfactory behavior and developing character traits necessary for successful reentry to the community, subject to certain conditions, etc.

AI Summary

This bill revises the principles of the Criminal Punishment Code to focus on both punishment and rehabilitation of offenders. It authorizes the Department of Corrections to grant deductions from sentences in the form of good behavior time, rehabilitation credits, and outstanding deed awards, rather than solely for gain-time. The bill requires the department to grant good behavior time as a means of encouraging satisfactory behavior and developing character traits necessary for successful reentry to the community. It also provides for additional rehabilitation credits for completing certain programs. The bill restricts the amount of gain-time that can be earned to ensure offenders serve a minimum percentage of their sentences.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 03/14/2022)

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