Court Costs and Fees

Florida legal definition under F.S. 938

Verified by Licensed Bail Bond ProfessionalsLast updated: March 2026
Definition: Mandatory fines and fees imposed in addition to sentences. Include: $225 public defender application fee, $50 crime prevention costs, $3/day county jail cost, victim compensation surcharge, and court technology fees.

Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 938 · Source: Florida Legislature

Understanding Court Costs and Fees in Florida

Mandatory fines and fees imposed in addition to sentences. Include: $225 public defender application fee, $50 crime prevention costs, $3/day county jail cost, victim compensation surcharge, and court technology fees.

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