Florida House Bill 779: Juvenile Justice

Florida · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Requires court to determine minimum period of time for child to remain in commitment program; requires child to remain in program until completion; authorizes specified minimum period of time for minimum-risk nonresidential commitment for misdemeanor of second degree; requires child to have objective performance-based treatment plan while in program; reduces minimum required age for child to be committed to maximum-risk residential facility for murder or manslaughter.

Latest action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (2026-03-13)

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