Florida Statute 960.0021 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 960
VICTIM ASSISTANCE

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F.S. 960.0021

960.0021 Legislative intent; advisement to victims.—

(1) The Legislature finds that in order to ensure that crime victims can effectively understand and exercise their rights under s. 16, Art. I of the State Constitution, and to promote law enforcement that considers the interests of crime victims, victims must be properly advised in the courts of this state.

(2) The courts may fulfill their obligation to advise crime victims by doing one of the following:

(a) Making the following announcement at any arraignment, sentencing, or case-management proceeding:

“If you are the victim of a crime with a case pending before this court, you are advised that you have the right, upon request:

1. To be informed.

2. To be present.

3. To be heard at all stages of criminal proceedings.

4. To receive advance notification, when possible, of judicial proceedings and notification of scheduling changes, pursuant to section 960.001, Florida Statutes.

5. To seek crimes compensation and restitution.

6. To consult with the state attorney’s office in certain felony cases regarding the disposition of the case.

7. To make an oral or written victim impact statement at the time of sentencing of a defendant.

For further information regarding additional rights afforded to victims of crime, you may contact the state attorney’s office or obtain a listing of your rights from the Clerk of Court.”

(b) Displaying prominently on the courtroom doors posters giving notification of the existence and general provisions of this chapter. The Department of Legal Affairs shall provide the courts with the posters specified by this paragraph.

(3) The circuit court administrator shall coordinate efforts to ensure that victim rights information, as established in s. 960.001(1)(o), is provided to the clerk of the court.

(4) This section is only for the benefit of crime victims. Accordingly, a failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity of any hearing, conviction, or sentence.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2002-56; s. 2, ch. 2022-106; s. 133, ch. 2023-8.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 960.0021

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 960.0021

Total Results: 7

Latham v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-02-10

Citation: 185 So. 3d 686, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 1754, 2016 WL 540650

Snippet: through various means, including restitution. § 960.21(1), (2). Section 960.17(1) provides that “[a]ny

Connor v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-12-08

Citation: 944 So. 2d 488, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 20577, 2006 WL 3524290

Snippet: implements these constitutional rights. See, e.g., § 960.0021, Fla. Stat. (2005) (requiring that the trial court

Strickland v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1999-12-10

Citation: 746 So. 2d 1189, 1999 WL 1127741

Snippet: created the Crimes Compensation Trust Fund. See § 960.21, Fla. Stat. (1997). Section 960.17, Florida Statutes

Sullivan v. Fulton County Adm'r

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1995-09-13

Citation: 662 So. 2d 706, 1995 WL 540280

Snippet: established a "Crimes Compensation Trust Fund," (section 960.21) as well as a number of other services to assist

LaRue v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1981-04-30

Citation: 397 So. 2d 1136, 1981 Fla. LEXIS 2668

Snippet: created to compensate victims of crimes. See § 960.21, Fla.Stat. (1977). We have jurisdiction under article

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1980-01-08

Snippet: under the act.See ss. 960.02, 960.04, 930.17, and 960.21, F. S. Section 960.25, F. S., provides in pertinent

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1978-02-21

Snippet: provided, however, that ss. [960].17, [960].20, [960].21, Florida Statutes, as created by this act, and