Revising Driving While License Suspended Laws in Florida
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchBased on the fact that license revocation is very common in Florida, this report recommends that the state remove the felony sanctions for driving while […]
Budget Watch – Governor’s Proposed Budget – FY2014-15
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Cost Savings, Economic Development, Education, Energy & Environment, Health Care, Insurance, Local Government, Research, Retirement, Taxes, TransportationHighlights from Governor Rick Scott’s proposed budget plan for FY 2014-15 are featured in this Budget Watch Report. The $74.20 billion spending plan is slightly
Inmate Reentry in Florida
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Research, TaxesAccording to this Report, expanding reentry programs in Florida could prevent inmates from returning to state correctional facilities and reduce costs for taxpayers.
2013 Florida Juvenile Justice Inventory
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchIn order to meet the growing demand for juvenile justice programs throughout Florida, many new programs have been developed. But in order for Florida to
Modern Management & Sensible Savings
Budget & Appropriations, Corrections/Judicial, Cost Savings, Economic Development, Energy & Environment, Insurance, Local Government, Research, Retirement, Taxes, TransportationThis Report, from the TaxWatch Center for Government Efficiency, highlights more than $1 billion in savings for Florida taxpayers, without reducing state-provided services. The six
Florida Boys & Girls Clubs: An Analysis of Educational, Juvenile Justice, and Economic Outcomes
Corrections/Judicial, Education, ResearchFlorida Boys and Girls Clubs (FBGC) participants demonstrate significant differences in educational and juvenile justice outcomes versus similar peers who do not take advantage of
Report on 2012 Justice Summit
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchThis Report includes a recap of the 2012 Justice Summit in Florida, as well as three pre-meeting recaps from the run up to the Summit.
Smart Justice Poll Results
Corrections/Judicial, Research“A joint project between TaxWatch and Associated Industries of Florida, the poll shows overwhelming support from more than 600 Republican likely voters for Smart Justice
A Billion Dollars and Growing: Why Prison Bonding is Tougher on Florida’s Taxpayers Than on Crime
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchFlorida’s prison population is growing while public safety is diminishing. This report outlines the reasons for this discrepancy and shows how other states are dealing
Expansion of Civil Citation Programs Statewide Would Save Money and Improve Public Safety
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchDiverting juvenile offenders from the traditional juvenile justice model is paying big dividends in public safety and savings. This report shows how some counties are
Briefing: Corrections 2.0: A Proposal to Create a Continuum of Care in Corrections through Public-Private Partnerships
Corrections/Judicial, Research“Many current correctional systems operate under policy decisions made decades ago, a leading factor in persistently high recidivism rates. This report shows how private sector
Fiscal Responsibility:The Key to a Safer- Smarter- and Stronger Juvenile Justice System
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchFlorida’s incarceration of children is excessively high and is actually making citizens more vulnerable. This report offers some proven paths toward improving the system.
The Economic Impact of Legal Aid Services in the State of Florida
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchCivil legal aid programs in Florida provide a broad array of legal services to Floridians who cannot afford to pay for legal representation. This report
Analysis of the Collection and Allocation of Court-Related Revenues within Florida’s Judicial System
Corrections/Judicial, Research“This Special Report examines the court system’s cost efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, accountability, and related issues. Among the findings: cost efficiency standards could result in cost
Charging Indigent Floridians Civil Court Filing Fees Raises Questions of Cost Efficiency and Equal Access to the Florida Court System
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, Charging Indigent Floridians Civil Court Filing Fees Raises Questions of Cost Efficiency and Equal Access to the Florida Court System, is
Complete and Accurate Costing of Residential and Detention Juvenile Justice Programs Is Needed to Properly Evaluate State- and Privately Operated Facilities
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, Complete and Accurate Costing of Residential and Detention Juvenile Justice Programs Is Needed to Properly Evaluate State- and Privately Operated Facilities,
Florida s Prison Industries Training Program is Back on Track
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, Florida s Prison Industries Training Program is Back on Track, is available for download via the document link attached to this
Implementing State Funding of Florida s Courts System for More Uniform Justice and Protection of Citizen Rights
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, Implementing State Funding of Florida s Courts System for More Uniform Justice and Protection of Citizen Rights, is available for download
Increasing the Safety of All Floridians through Data Integration in the State s Justice System
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, Increasing the Safety of All Floridians through Data Integration in the State s Justice System, is available for download via the
Proper Management- Accountability and Funding of the State Courts System is Crucial to Rule of Law- Taxpayer Confidence and a Healthy Economy
Corrections/Judicial, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, Proper Management- Accountability and Funding of the State Courts System is Crucial to Rule of Law- Taxpayer Confidence and a Healthy
