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FL H0257

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Nicholas Duran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates court fees, fines, and costs for juveniles (children under 18), dependent children, and young adults in continued foster care, including public defender fees, prosecution costs, supervision fees, and various court surcharges

  • Declares all unpaid juvenile court financial obligations unenforceable and uncollectable as of July 1, 2022, with unsatisfied civil judgments for these debts vacated by January 1, 2023

  • Voids all warrants issued solely for failure to pay or appear for payment of juvenile court costs, fees, or other financial obligations

  • Reinstates driver licenses that were suspended solely due to nonpayment of juvenile court-related fees under sections 318.15 or 322.245

  • Preserves judicial authority to order victim restitution, community service, or other nonmonetary conditions regardless of fee elimination

Legislative Description

Elimination of Court-related Financial Obligations for Juveniles

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee10/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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