Bill > H0293

This bill makes several changes to Florida law, primarily concerning law enforcement and criminal justice. It revises reporting requirements for missing persons and adds more details to be collected from individuals required to register as sexual offenders. The bill also renames the statewide automated fingerprint identification system to the statewide automated biometric identification system, reflecting a broader scope of identification methods. It mandates the collection of additional information from those charged with or convicted of certain offenses, extends the timeframe for minors to have nonjudicial arrest records expunged (removed) after completing diversion programs, and modifies rules regarding the sealing or expunction of prior criminal history records. Furthermore, the bill provides for the accreditation of correctional facilities, public agency offices of inspectors general, and pretrial diversion programs, and updates the reporting date for transportation and protective services provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Finally, it removes outdated provisions and updates terminology throughout the relevant statutes.