Florida H0779 amends juvenile justice laws to set minimum time for commitment programs and reduce age for maximum-risk residential facilities.

Florida H0779 amends juvenile justice laws to require courts to determine a minimum period for children in commitment programs, ensuring they remain until completion. It also allows for temporary releases, subject to court approval. The bill reduces the minimum age for committing children to maximum-risk residential facilities for certain serious offenses, such as murder or manslaughter, from 16 to 10 years old. The duration of placement in commitment programs is based on objective performance-based treatment planning, with progress reported to the court quarterly or monthly if requested.

Florida H0779 amends juvenile justice laws to set minimum time for commitment programs and reduce age for maximum-risk residential facilities.

Florida H0779 amends juvenile justice laws to require courts to determine a minimum period for children in commitment programs, ensuring they remain until completion. It also allows for temporary releases, subject to court approval. The bill reduces the minimum age for committing children to maximum-risk residential facilities for certain serious offenses, such as murder or manslaughter, from 16 to 10 years old. The duration of placement in commitment programs is based on objective performance-based treatment planning, with progress reported to the court quarterly or monthly if requested.