Fla. Stat. § 28.2457
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28.2457 Mandatory monetary assessments.
Official statutory text
(1)(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a monetary assessment mandated by statute shall be imposed and included in the judgment without regard to whether the assessment is announced in open court. (b) When an assessment mandated by statute prescribes a minimum assessment and a maximum assessment, or prescribes solely a minimum assessment, the minimum assessment is presumed and shall be imposed and included in the judgment, unless the court specifies a greater amount.
(2) As used in this section, the term “monetary assessment” or “assessment” includes, but is not limited to, a fine or other monetary penalty, fee, service charge, or cost.
History: s. 1, ch. 2012-124; s. 3, ch. 2021-230; s. 12, ch. 2023-8.
(2) As used in this section, the term “monetary assessment” or “assessment” includes, but is not limited to, a fine or other monetary penalty, fee, service charge, or cost.
History: s. 1, ch. 2012-124; s. 3, ch. 2021-230; s. 12, ch. 2023-8.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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