Florida Statute 985.513 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 985
JUVENILE JUSTICE; INTERSTATE COMPACT ON JUVENILES

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F.S. 985.513

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).

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 985.513

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 985.513.

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Cases Citing Statute 985.513

Total Results: 4

K.J.F. v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-09-30

Citation: 44 So. 3d 1204, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 14532

Snippet: would be a felony if committed by an adult”); § 985.513(2) (authorizing courts to require parents to participate

KJF v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-09-30

Citation: 44 So. 3d 1204, 2010 WL 3783340

Snippet: would be a felony if committed by an adult"); § 985.513(2) (authorizing courts to require parents to participate

J.A.B. v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-01-07

Citation: 25 So. 3d 554, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 5, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 5

Snippet: 985.437, 985.445, 985.45, 985.455, 985.475, and 985.513. See ch. 2006-120, §§ 46-47, 51-53, 57, 65, Laws

JAB v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-01-07

Citation: 25 So. 3d 554, 2010 WL 26540

Snippet: 985.437, 985.445, 985.45, 985.455, 985.475, and 985.513. See ch. 2006-120, §§ 46-47, 51-53, 57, 65, Laws