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Definition: An agreement between the prosecution and defendant where the state suspends prosecution while the defendant completes conditions like community service, treatment, or restitution. Successful completion results in charges being dropped.
Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 948.08 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Deferred Prosecution Agreement in Florida
An agreement between the prosecution and defendant where the state suspends prosecution while the defendant completes conditions like community service, treatment, or restitution. Successful completion results in charges being dropped.
How This Relates to Bail
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