985.513

Powers of the court over parent or guardian at disposition.

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985.513 Powers of the court over parent or guardian at disposition.
(1) The court that has jurisdiction over an adjudicated delinquent child may, by an order stating the facts upon which a determination of a sanction and rehabilitative program was made at the disposition hearing:
(a) Order the child’s parent or guardian, together with the child, to render community service in a public service program or to participate in a community work project. In addition to the sanctions imposed on the child, the court may order the child’s parent or guardian to perform community service if the court finds that the parent or guardian did not make a diligent and good faith effort to prevent the child from engaging in delinquent acts.
(b) Order the parent or guardian to make restitution in money or in kind for any damage or loss caused by the child’s offense. The court may also require the child’s parent or legal guardian to be responsible for any restitution ordered against the child, as provided under s. 985.437. The court shall determine a reasonable amount or manner of restitution, and payment shall be made to the clerk of the circuit court as provided in s. 985.437. The court may retain jurisdiction, as provided under s. 985.0301, over the child and the child’s parent or legal guardian whom the court has ordered to pay restitution until the restitution order is satisfied or the court orders otherwise.
(2) Notwithstanding whether adjudication is imposed or withheld, the court may order the natural parents or legal custodian or guardian of a child who is found to have committed a delinquent act to participate in family counseling and other professional counseling activities deemed necessary for the rehabilitation of the child or to enhance their ability to provide the child with adequate support, guidance, and supervision. The court may also order that the parent, custodian, or guardian support the child and participate with the child in fulfilling a court-imposed sanction. In addition, the court may use its contempt powers to enforce a court-imposed sanction.
History.s. 39, ch. 97-238; s. 65, ch. 2006-120.
Note.Subsection (2) former s. 985.231(1)(e).
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2010–2010 · leading case: K.J.F. v. State
K.J.F. v. State (2010) fladistctapp “494 (providing specific commitment programs for “a child who is adjudicated delinquent, or for whom adjudication is withheld, for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult”); § 985.513(2) (authorizing courts to require parents to participate in counseling…”
KJF v. State (2010) fladistctapp “494 (providing specific commitment programs for "a child who is adjudicated delinquent, or for whom adjudication is withheld, for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult"); § 985.513(2) (authorizing courts to require parents to participate in counseling…”
— 985.513(2) — 2 cases
K.J.F. v. State (2010) fladistctapp “494 (providing specific commitment programs for “a child who is adjudicated delinquent, or for whom adjudication is withheld, for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult”); § 985.513(2) (authorizing courts to require parents to participate in counseling…”
KJF v. State (2010) fladistctapp “494 (providing specific commitment programs for "a child who is adjudicated delinquent, or for whom adjudication is withheld, for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult"); § 985.513(2) (authorizing courts to require parents to participate in counseling…”
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