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FL H0257
Bill
Status
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Nicholas Duran
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Voids all warrants issued solely for failure to pay or appear for payment of juvenile court costs, fees, or other financial obligations
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Reinstates driver licenses that were suspended solely due to nonpayment of juvenile court-related fees under sections 318.15 or 322.245
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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