Florida’s ‘Missy’s Law’ limits judges’ discretion for violent offenders awaiting sentencing

DeSantis signs 'Missy's Law,' wants Leon County judge impeached

The new law demands judges keep defendants convicted of dangerous crimes in custody instead of freeing them ahead of sentencing.

New Florida Law Aims to Protect Children by Denying Bond for High-Risk Sex Offenders

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills Tuesday aimed at strengthening protections for children and requiring judges to hold without bond individuals convicted of certain dangerous crimes. House Bill 445, dubbed Missy’s Law, is named after 5-year-old Missy Mogle, who was allegedly killed by her convicted sex offender stepfather, Daniel Spencer, while he was free on bond pending sentencing for his charge of traveling to engage in sexual …

Florida’s ‘Missy’s Law’ limits judges’ discretion for violent offenders awaiting sentencing

Judges in Florida will soon have less discretion to let certain violent offenders remain free while they await sentencing.

DeSantis signs ‘Missy’s Law,’ calls for House impeachment of judge

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs HB 445, also known as "Missy’s Law." Felons convicted of violent and sexual crimes won’t be released prior to sentencing under a