CRIMINAL PUNISHMENT CODE TASK FORCE Enhancements Subcommittee

Minutes

December 9, 2019 at NoonConference Call

I. Members Present:

The Honorable Michelle Sisco (Chair)The Honorable Charles E. Williams Chief Melanie BevanThe Honorable Bernie McCabeAbsent: Professor John Stinneford

II. Enhancements Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed the following objectives:

1. Greater judicial discretion in departing from mandatory life sentences and in favor of imposing a minimum term of years for individuals facing sentencing as a Prison Releasee Reoffender.

2. Propose legislative review of offenses identified as “Capital Felonies” where the death penalty is not an option for sentencing.

3. Propose legislative review of the minimum mandatories that apply to Fla. Stat. 893.135(1)(a)(2) and 893.135(1)(a)(3), trafficking in cannabis.

4. Judicial review for offenders who have served over 30 years in prison for certain offenses (excluding murder, sexual offenses, child pornography, etc.)

The subcommittee will reconvene via conference call on January 8th, 2020.

III. Public Comment

None

IV. Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:37 P.M.