Fla. Stat. 985.511
Costs of representation

The responsibilities of the parents or legal guardian of the child to pay costs associated with the representation of the child are prescribed under s. 985.033.

Source: Section 985.511 — Costs of representation, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0985.511 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

985.511
Costs of representation 985.512
Powers with respect to certain children 985.513
Powers of the court over parent or guardian at disposition 985.514
Responsibility for cost of care

Current through Fall 2025

§ 985.511. Costs of representation's source at flsenate.gov

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._985.511

Original Source: Section 985.511 — Costs of representation, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0985.511 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 985.511 Costs of representation

Fla. Stat. 985.511
Costs of representation