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Florida Statutes Title XLVII. Criminal Procedure and Corrections § 903.03. Jurisdiction of trial court to admit to bail; duties and responsibilities of Department of Corrections

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) After a person is held to answer by a trial court judge, the court having jurisdiction to try the defendant shall, before indictment, affidavit, or information is filed, have jurisdiction to hear and decide all preliminary motions regarding bail and production or impounding of all articles, writings, moneys, or other exhibits expected to be used at the trial by either the state or the defendant.

(2)(a) The Department of Corrections shall have the authority on the request of a circuit court when a person charged with a noncapital crime or bailable offense is held, to make an investigation and report to the court, including:

1. The circumstances of the accused's family, employment, financial resources, character, mental condition, and length of residence in the community;

2. The accused's record of convictions, of appearance at court proceedings, of flight to avoid prosecution, or failure to appear at court proceedings; and

3. Other facts that may be needed to assist the court in its determination of the indigency of the accused and whether she or he should be released on her or his own recognizance.

(b) The court shall not be bound by the recommendations.

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