Florida § 938.06 - Cost for crime stoppers programs.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 938.06 — Cost for crime stoppers programs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 938.06. Cost for crime stoppers programs.
(1) In addition to any fine prescribed by law, when a person is convicted of any criminal offense, the county or circuit court shall assess a court cost of $20. (2) The clerk of the court shall collect and forward, on a monthly basis, all costs assessed under this section, less $3 per assessment as a service charge to be retained by the clerk, to the Department of Revenue for deposit in the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund, to be used as provided in s. 16.555. (3) As used in this section, the term “convicted” means a determination of guilt that is the result of a trial or the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 938.06
What does Florida Statutes § 938.06 cover?
Section 938.06 ("Cost for crime stoppers programs.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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