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FL H0235
Bill
Status
Failed
5/1/2015
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Parents or guardians are required to make restitution alongside their child for damage or loss caused by the child's offense, with courts authorized to establish payment plans based on ability to pay
- Parents or guardians may be absolved of restitution liability if it is the child's first referral to the delinquency system and the parent made diligent good faith efforts to prevent delinquent acts, or if the victim is the parent or guardian themselves
- Restitution orders are limited to parents or guardians who have current custody and parental responsibility for the child
- Department of Children and Families, foster parents, community-based care lead agencies, and licensed facilities are explicitly excluded from being considered guardians responsible for restitution for dependent children
- Effective date: July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Restitution for Juvenile Offenses
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/1/2015
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice4/22/2015
Judiciary3/30/2015
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee3/24/2015
Health And Human Services2/11/2015
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/22/2015
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