Florida § 947.147 - Victim restitution as condition of control release.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 947.147 — Victim restitution as condition of control release., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 947.147. Victim restitution as condition of control release.
If the defendant is released under control release, any restitution ordered under s. 775.089 shall be a condition of such release. The Control Release Authority may revoke the offender’s control release if the defendant fails to comply with such order. In determining whether to revoke control release, the Control Release Authority shall consider the defendant’s employment status, earning ability, and financial resources; the willfulness of the defendant’s failure to pay; and any other special circumstances that may have a bearing on the defendant’s ability to pay.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 947.147
What does Florida Statutes § 947.147 cover?
Section 947.147 ("Victim restitution as condition of control release.") 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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