Establishes penalties for violating pretrial release conditions in violent crime cases and allows warrantless arrests for such violations.

The bill creates a new section in Florida law, establishing penalties for individuals on pretrial release who violate their conditions if the original arrest was for a violent crime. A first violation is a misdemeanor, while a second or subsequent violation is a felony. The bill also allows law enforcement officers to arrest without a warrant those suspected of violating pretrial release conditions in these cases. The court must prioritize victim safety and public safety when deciding whether to detain or release the individual. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

Establishes penalties for violating pretrial release conditions in violent crime cases and allows warrantless arrests for such violations.

The bill creates a new section in Florida law, establishing penalties for individuals on pretrial release who violate their conditions if the original arrest was for a violent crime. A first violation is a misdemeanor, while a second or subsequent violation is a felony. The bill also allows law enforcement officers to arrest without a warrant those suspected of violating pretrial release conditions in these cases. The court must prioritize victim safety and public safety when deciding whether to detain or release the individual. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.