FL H0455

Requires a juvenile's parent or guardian, in addition to the child, to make restitution for damage or loss caused by the child's delinquent offense

Allows courts to establish payment plans reflecting the ability of the child and parent/guardian to pay restitution amounts

Permits a parent or guardian to be absolved of restitution liability if it is the child's first delinquency referral and the parent made diligent good faith efforts to prevent delinquent acts, or if the victim is the parent/guardian

Authorizes courts to order both parents or guardians liable for restitution even when one parent has sole parental responsibility

Excludes the Department of Children and Families, foster parents, and contracted community-based care agencies from guardian liability for restitution of dependent children's delinquent acts

Effective July 1, 2014