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GOODBYE WITHHOLD/COURT COSTS - HELLO PROSECUTION FEES

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State v. Tribble"The trouble with Tribble's case..."             -Judge May, TrekkieState v. DorchAnd from the Chief Judge:"The Governor signed SB 1790 on June 10, and it contains a provision that modifies the imposition of the costs of prosecution against someone convicted of a crime.  Currently, section 938.27, Florida Statutes, allows for the court to impose the costs of prosecution if asked to do so.  SB 1790 (effective July 1, 2008) requires the court to impose these costs without regard to a request or the defendant's current ability to pay.  Further, it provides a minimum charge of $50 in misdemeanor cases and $100 in felony cases.  Some questions have surfaced about whether the cost should be imposed if the crime was committed before July 1, 2008, but the conviction occurs after July 1, 2008...continue to full post

Full post as published by JAABlog on June 20, 2008 (boomark / email).