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FL S1228
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 903.286 to narrow the scope of cash bond withholding, allowing clerks of court 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
- Clerks may withhold sufficient funds from returned cash bonds to cover unpaid costs of prosecution, costs of representation, court fees, court costs, and criminal penalties
- If withheld funds are insufficient to cover all outstanding obligations, the clerk must immediately obtain payment from the defendant or enroll them in a payment plan
- Requires all cash bond forms to 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 specified court-related costs
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Withholding Funds from the Return of Cash Bonds
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/8/2024
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