Marsy’s Law for Florida

Statement by Jennifer Fennell, Spokesperson for Marsy’s Law for Florida

“While Marsy’s Law for Florida has been clear on its position [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement on Florida Supreme Court Ruling

To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passage of Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization set up a display [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of Passage with Display in the Florida Capitol

Statement by Jennifer Fennell, Spokesperson for Marsy’s Law for Florida

“Marsy’s Law for Florida today thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for signing the Victims of Crime Bill, which will conform crime victims’ rights language currently in Florida statute to the amended language voters placed in the Florida Constitution in 2018. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement Regarding Signing of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)

Statement by Jennifer Fennell, Spokesperson for Marsy’s Law for Florida

“Marsy’s Law for Florida commends the Florida Legislature on the passage of SB 1012/HB 697 sponsored by Senator Danny Burgess and Representative Colleen Burton, which achieves two important goals for crime victims. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement Regarding the Passage of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)

Statement By:
Jennifer Fennell, Marsy’s Law for Florida Spokesperson

Regarding Parkland/Nikolas Cruz Pre-trial Hearing and Crime Victims’ Rights  

“Marsy’s Law for Florida commends the Broward County State Attorney’s Office and Prosecutor Carolyn McCann for defending the constitutional rights of crime victims during the high-profile pre-trial hearing for Nikolas Cruz who will soon be on trial for the murder of 17 people. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law Statement Regarding Parkland/Nikolas Cruz Pre-trial Hearing and Crime Victims’ Rights

In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marsy’s Law for Florida has launched the “Shed Light on Domestic Violence” campaign, which encourages Floridians to replace their front porch light or lights inside their homes and businesses with a purple lightbulb – the color of domestic violence awareness – as a reminder of this important issue. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Launches “Shed Light on Domestic Violence” Campaign for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Regarding Media Bias Related to Crime Victims’ Rights

“Today I will be participating in a panel discussion regarding Marsy’s Law for Florida taking place at the Florida Press Association annual conference. [Read more…] about Statement By Paul Hawkes, Marsy’s Law for Florida Counsel

In recognition of the 40^th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 18 – 24, Marsy’s Law for Florida is lighting Florida landmarks purple and launching special social media campaigns to create awareness of crime victims’ rights. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Recognizes the 40th Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

In a recent op-ed in the Ft. Myers News-Press and Naples Daily News, State Attorney Amira Fox discusses one of the most impactful changes to our justice system – Marsy’s Law for Florida. [Read more…] about Protecting victims remains a Florida priority

In a recent op-ed in the Northwest Florida Daily News, former judge Representative Patt Maney outlined the many positive benefits Marsy’s Law for Florida has provided victims of crime since it was placed in the state constitution in 2018. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida gives victims of crime a voice