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Introduced
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
In Committee
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a certain application to provide the applicant with the option to fulfill any court-ordered financial obligation associated with a case by enrolling in a payment plan or by completing community service if ordered by the court; revising requirements relating to the payment of court-related fines or other monetary penalties, fees, charges, and costs; authorizing the court to review the reasonableness of the payment plan upon motion of the party and to modify the plan; prohibiting the suspension of a person's driver license solely for failure to pay certain financial obligations unless the clerk of court demonstrates to the court that the individual has the ability to pay but is refusing to do so, etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes:
1. It requires an application for court-appointed counsel to provide the option to fulfill any court-ordered financial obligations through a payment plan or community service.
2. It revises requirements related to payment of court-related fines or other monetary penalties, including allowing the court to review and modify payment plans.
3. It prohibits the suspension of a person's driver's license solely for failure to pay certain financial obligations, unless the clerk of court demonstrates the individual has the ability to pay but is refusing to do so.
4. It reduces the length of driver's license suspensions or delays for certain drug and other offenses.
5. It repeals provisions allowing the suspension of driver's licenses for failure to attend school or pay fines and fees related to certain noncriminal offenses.
The overall intent of the bill is to provide more flexibility and options for individuals to address court-ordered financial obligations without facing automatic driver's license suspensions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/734 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/734/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/734/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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