FL S1880

Requires both the child and the child's parent or guardian to pay restitution for damage or loss caused by juvenile offenses, regardless of whether adjudication is imposed or withheld

Authorizes courts to establish payment plans for restitution based on the child's and parent's or guardian's ability to pay when they cannot pay in a lump sum

Allows parents or guardians to be absolved of restitution liability if: it is the child's first referral to the delinquency system and the parent made good faith efforts to prevent delinquent acts; the victim is the parent or guardian; the parent did not have custody during relevant proceedings; or the child turns 18 and the parent made good faith compliance efforts

Exempts the Department of Children and Families, foster parents, community-based care lead agencies, and licensed facilities from being considered parents or guardians responsible for restitution when the child is a dependent

Requires the clerk of court to notify the court if restitution is not paid or if a payment plan is not followed, effective October 1, 2020