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Definition: A program where the State Attorney agrees to defer prosecution if the defendant completes specific conditions (community service, treatment, classes). Upon successful completion, charges are dropped.
Category: Sentencing · Statute: F.S. 948.08 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Deferred Prosecution in Florida
A program where the State Attorney agrees to defer prosecution if the defendant completes specific conditions (community service, treatment, classes). Upon successful completion, charges are dropped.
How This Relates to Bail
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