Florida H0749 amends criminal warrant procedures for misdemeanor offenses.

Florida H0749 revises conditions for issuing arrest warrants for misdemeanor offenses. It allows judges to issue a summons or notice to appear instead of an arrest warrant if they reasonably believe the defendant will appear. The bill also authorizes judges to issue a summons instead of a warrant for misdemeanors not tried summarily if they believe the defendant will appear. Additionally, it permits law enforcement officers to arrest without a warrant if probable cause exists for certain misdemeanors. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

Florida H0749 amends criminal warrant procedures for misdemeanor offenses.

Florida H0749 revises conditions for issuing arrest warrants for misdemeanor offenses. It allows judges to issue a summons or notice to appear instead of an arrest warrant if they reasonably believe the defendant will appear. The bill also authorizes judges to issue a summons instead of a warrant for misdemeanors not tried summarily if they believe the defendant will appear. Additionally, it permits law enforcement officers to arrest without a warrant if probable cause exists for certain misdemeanors. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.