Eyewitness Identification Act revises procedures for lineups in Florida, requiring documentation, neutral administration, and audio-video recording.

The bill amends Florida's eyewitness identification procedures, mandating documentation of eyewitness descriptions and confidence levels. It requires lineups to be conducted by an independent administrator or through neutral alternative methods, with audio and video recordings unless impractical. The bill limits the use of facial recognition technology and prohibits lineups unless there is an evidence-based reason to believe the suspect committed the crime. It also restricts show-ups to exigent circumstances and allows certain attorneys to observe lineups.

Eyewitness Identification Act revises procedures for lineups in Florida, requiring documentation, neutral administration, and audio-video recording.

The bill amends Florida's eyewitness identification procedures, mandating documentation of eyewitness descriptions and confidence levels. It requires lineups to be conducted by an independent administrator or through neutral alternative methods, with audio and video recordings unless impractical. The bill limits the use of facial recognition technology and prohibits lineups unless there is an evidence-based reason to believe the suspect committed the crime. It also restricts show-ups to exigent circumstances and allows certain attorneys to observe lineups.