RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.

Removed an exception allowing officers to arrest for family abuse offenses without a warrant, requiring citations to be issued instead unless a flight risk exists.

Updated the list of required information on citation forms, adding the offender's description and nature of the offense while removing the requirement for the offender's social security number.

Deleted a section requiring the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit periodic reports on the use of criminal citations.

Changed the effective date of the bill from July 1, 3000, to July 1, 2050.

Adjusted the legislative finding to remove the specific mention of 'petty misdemeanors' when discussing the bill's limitations regarding felonies.

Added a requirement for the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports on the use of criminal citations to the legislature by July 1 of 2027, 2028, and 2029.

Modified the rule for issuing citations in lieu of arrest to include specific exceptions where citations are not required, such as when public safety is at risk, there is a flight risk, or the offense involves DUI or abuse of family/household members.

Changed the effective date of the Act from 'upon approval' to a fixed date of July 1, 3000.

Updated the list of required information on citation forms to reorder items and remove the requirement for the offender's social security number.