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Introduced
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
In Committee
01/11/2018
01/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2018 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 clerk to refer any application believed to be fraudulent to the court for review; prohibiting the suspension of a person's driver license solely for failure to pay certain financial obligations if the person requests a hearing and demonstrates specified circumstances to the court, after notice of a penalty and before the suspension takes place; requiring a court to inquire at the time a certain civil penalty is ordered whether the person is able to pay it, etc.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Requires applications for court-appointed counsel to provide the option to fulfill court-ordered financial obligations through a payment plan or community service.
- Revises requirements for payment of court-related fines, fees, and costs, including allowing the clerk to enroll eligible individuals in payment plans with monthly payments not exceeding 2% of their annual net income or $25, whichever is greater.
- Prohibits driver's license suspensions solely for failure to pay financial obligations if the person demonstrates hardship conditions, such as receiving public assistance or being on a payment plan.
- Makes various other changes related to penalties, fees, and driver's license restrictions for certain offenses involving minors, including reducing the license suspension periods.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1270 |
| Senate Committee Amendment #601144 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1270/Amendment/601144/HTML |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1270/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1270/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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