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HB 1627 - Authorizes Pretrial Detention for DUI Manslaughter, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Extortion - Florida Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Pretrial Detention for DUI Manslaughter, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Extortion

Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis


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Title: Authorizes Pretrial Detention for DUI Manslaughter, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Extortion

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes pretrial detention for DUI manslaughter, fentanyl trafficking, extortion, written threats to kill effective January 1, 2024.

Highlights:

  • Requires the Florida State Supreme Court develop a uniform statewide bond schedule to specify regulations and policies for pretrial release or detention (Sec. 1).

  • Amends the statewide uniform bond schedule to add the following crimes to the list of “dangerous crimes” allowing for pretrial detention, including (Sec. 1):

    • DUI manslaughter;

    • Fentanyl trafficking; 

    • Extortion; and 

    • Written threats to kill.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2024 (Sec. 5).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Authorizes Pretrial Detention for DUI Manslaughter, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Extortion

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes pretrial detention for DUI manslaughter, fentanyl trafficking, extortion, written threats to kill effective January 1, 2024.

Highlights:

  • Requires the Florida State Supreme Court develop a uniform statewide bond schedule to specify regulations and policies for pretrial release or detention (Sec. 1).

  • Amends the statewide uniform bond schedule to add the following crimes to the list of “dangerous crimes” allowing for pretrial detention, including (Sec. 1):

    • DUI manslaughter;

    • Fentanyl trafficking; 

    • Extortion; and 

    • Written threats to kill.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2024 (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Title: Authorizes Pretrial Detention for DUI Manslaughter, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Extortion

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