The bill introduces several amendments and new provisions aimed at enhancing criminal justice accountability in Florida. It authorizes the Attorney General to call upon state attorneys to provide information to the Cabinet and allows the Attorney General to receive cases from state attorneys at the Governor's request. Additionally, it modifies the reporting requirements for state attorneys, shifting from quarterly to a schedule prescribed by the Attorney General. The bill also revises the use of the Legal Affairs Revolving Trust Fund to include funding for cases forwarded to the Attorney General and expands the powers and duties of the Justice Administrative Commission, which will now include the Attorney General as a permanent member and chair.

Furthermore, the bill mandates state attorneys to collect specific data on criminal cases, including annual charges referred by law enforcement without assigned case numbers. It requires the Department of Legal Affairs to develop an auditing schedule for compliance and performance reviews of reporting entities by a specified date. The bill also reenacts sections related to the confidentiality of executive orders and criminal justice data transparency, ensuring that the amendments are incorporated into existing laws. The effective date for the bill is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1794 Filed: 16.09, 16.53, 27.14, 900.05