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Committee approves changes to enhanced‑sentencing notice and procedures for habitual offenders
Summary
SB 892 clarifies enhanced sentencing eligibility and requires written notice to defendants before trial or plea when enhanced sentencing will be sought; the bill revises qualification criteria and procedural requirements for hearings on career/criminal status.
Senator Martin presented SB 892 to clarify definitions in section 775.084, refine qualification criteria for enhanced sentencing designations (habitual felony offender, habitual violent felony offender, violent career criminal) and to require written notice to defendants and defense counsel before trial or entry of plea if enhanced sentencing is being considered. Sponsor said the change gives defendants clearer notice and expedites preparation of sentencing packets and admissibility for sentencing.
