In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.720 and Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.115 & In Re…

Summary

The court consolidated two rulemaking proceedings and adopted proposed amendments to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.720 and Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.115. The amendments require courts to determine whether restitution applies at sentencing or disposition hearings, specify that restitution is determined as provided by law, and require distribution of restitution orders to designated recipients. The amendments also clarify that an indigent defendant must receive notice and an opportunity to contest fees and costs imposed under section 938.29 only when the amount exceeds the statutory minimum, and they became effective immediately.