Bill > S1390

This bill, known as "Vassallo's Law," creates a new procedure for individuals who voluntarily surrender to law enforcement when no arrest warrant has been issued. It defines a "surrendering person" as someone who enters a law enforcement agency's office to be taken into custody for a criminal violation without a warrant. The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies establish a process for interviewing these individuals, which includes documenting their information, notifying an officer, and checking for any existing alerts. If an officer interviews a surrendering person and believes they may have committed a crime in another jurisdiction or meets the criteria for involuntary examination due to mental health concerns, the officer can detain or arrest them under specific legal conditions, and if deemed necessary for mental health evaluation, must arrange for their transport to a receiving facility and file a report detailing the circumstances.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1390