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FL H1197

FL H1197
Diversion Programs


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Introduced
01/04/2018
In Committee
01/07/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Encourages local prearrest diversion programs for certain adult offenders; specifies that certain offenses are ineligible; requires that adult issued civil citation fulfill community service requirement & pay restitution; permits criminal charges if adult fails to complete program; requires FDLE to adopt rules to provide for expunction of certain nonjudicial records of arrest of minor upon successful completion of certain diversion programs; requires diversion program to submit specified data to DJJ.

AI Summary

This bill encourages local prearrest diversion programs for certain adult offenders who commit qualifying misdemeanor offenses. The programs allow law enforcement officers to issue a civil citation or similar notice instead of making an arrest, if the adult admits to or does not contest the offense and has not previously been arrested or received a diversion notice. The adult must complete community service, pay restitution, and receive appropriate services through the diversion program. If the adult does not successfully complete the program, the officer can determine if there is good cause to arrest the adult. The bill also requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to adopt rules for expunging the nonjudicial records of minors who successfully complete certain diversion programs, and requires diversion programs and law enforcement agencies to submit data on minor participants to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Other Sponsors (2)

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H), Judiciary Committee (H)

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1392 (on 03/06/2018)

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