(1) This section may be cited as the “Kaia Rolle Act.”
(2) A child younger than 7 years of age may not be arrested, charged, or adjudicated delinquent for a delinquent act or violation of law based on an act occurring before he or she reaches 7 years of age, unless the violation of law is a forcible felony as defined in s. 776.08.
History.—s. 8, ch. 2021-241.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter 985 - Juvenile Justice; Interstate Compact on Juveniles
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 985.01-985.039)
985.02 - Legislative intent for the juvenile justice system.
985.031 - Age limitation; exception.
985.032 - Legal representation for delinquency cases.
985.036 - Rights of victims; juvenile proceedings.
985.037 - Punishment for contempt of court; alternative sanctions.