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FL S0644

FL S0644
Juvenile Civil Citation and Similar Diversion Programs


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Introduced
10/25/2017
In Committee
11/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the establishment of civil citation or similar diversion programs for juveniles; specifying program eligibility, participation, and implementation requirements, etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires the establishment of civil citation or similar diversion programs in each county to serve juveniles who commit first-time misdemeanor offenses, such as underage possession of alcohol, battery, criminal mischief, and petty theft. The bill specifies eligibility, participation, and implementation requirements for these programs, which allow law enforcement officers to issue civil citations or require juvenile participation in diversion programs instead of making arrests. The bill also exempts juveniles participating in these programs from certain fingerprinting and photographing requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Other Sponsors (1)

Criminal Justice (S)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice (on 03/10/2018)

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