SB 210: Speedy Trial Reform
GENERAL BILL by Rossin
Speedy Trial Reform; allows Fla. Supreme Court discretion in adopting rules that provide for right of defendant to speedy trial; prohibits court from discharging defendant from prosecution unless court finds substantive violation of defendant's right to speedy trial; deletes provisions that provide for dismissal with prejudice if adjudicatory hearing for juvenile offender is not held within specified time, etc. Amends 918.015, 985.218.
Effective Date: 10/01/1998 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 5/1/1998 Senate - Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/1/1998 Senate - Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/1997 | Senate |
• Prefiled |
| 10/24/1997 | Senate |
• Referred to Criminal Justice; Rules and Calendar |
| 3/3/1998 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Criminal Justice; Rules and Calendar -SJ 00019 |
| 5/1/1998 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Criminal Justice |