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FL S0582

FL S0582
Withholding Funds from the Return of Cash Bonds


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a clerk of the court to withhold from the return of a cash bond posted by a criminal defendant or his or her spouse, rather than to withhold from the return of a cash bond posted on behalf of the criminal defendant by a person other than a bail bond agent, funds for specified purposes; requiring all cash bond forms to display a specified notice, etc.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statute 903.286 to require the clerk of the court to withhold funds from the return of a cash bond posted by a criminal defendant or their spouse, rather than a cash bond posted on behalf of the defendant by a person other than a bail bond agent, in order to pay any unpaid costs of prosecution, costs of representation, court fees, court costs, and criminal penalties. The bill also requires all cash bond forms to prominently display a notice explaining that the funds are subject to forfeiture and that the clerk is authorized to withhold funds posted by the defendant or their spouse for the payment of these costs and fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice (on 05/05/2023)

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