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FL H0065
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Alex Andrade
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 903.286, Florida Statutes, to narrow the clerk of court's authority to withhold funds only from cash bonds posted by the criminal defendant or his or her spouse, rather than from bonds posted by any person other than a licensed bail bond agent
- Withheld funds cover unpaid costs of prosecution, costs of representation (under ss. 27.52 and 938.29), court fees, court costs, and criminal penalties
- Requires the clerk of court to immediately obtain payment from the defendant or enroll them in a payment plan under s. 28.246 if the cash bond is insufficient to cover all unpaid costs and penalties
- Mandates that all cash bond forms prominently display a notice explaining that funds are subject to forfeiture and that the clerk is authorized to withhold funds posted by the defendant or spouse for payment of court-related costs and penalties
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Withholding Funds from the Return of Cash Bonds
Last Action
Died in Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee2/15/2023
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/10/2023
Full Bill Text
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