Domestic abuser database
Summary
Volusia becomes the first Florida county to create a public database of domestic violence offenders, requiring just one conviction and reaching back ten years. Survivors and advocates packed the meeting; Dempsey alone voted no.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal cost — an automated query of existing clerk data with no registration process.
Victims, families, and caregivers can check for convictions before dating, hiring, or entrusting care.
Critics argue people convicted of minor incidents could face added stigma and more trials.
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