Questions surround interpretation of Florida s Marsy s Law
People on both sides of the debate say it ll take the Supreme Court to decide on the interpretation.
and last updated 2021-04-07 20:21:29-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â Questions are swirling over using Marsy s Law to protect law enforcement officers. The law passed by voters three years ago with the intention to protect victims of crime when it comes to things like their privacy and being treated fairly. However, following three deadly officer-involved shootings in 2020, many were left wondering if an officer on the job falls under the protection.
On Tuesday, the First District Court of Appeals ruled law enforcement can claim protection under Marsy s Law. That ruling overturned a September decision from a Leon County Circuit Judge granting the City of Tallahassee permission to release the names of the officers in those deadly shootings.