Fla. Stat. § 772.101
Short title
This chapter shall be known as the “Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices Act.”
Florida Statutes Chapter 772 — CIVIL REMEDIES FOR CRIMINAL PRACTICES
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Fla. Stat. § 772.102
Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Criminal activity” means to commit, to attempt to commit, to conspire to commit, or to solicit, coerce, or intimidate another person to commit:(a) Any crime that is chargeable by indictment or information under the following provisions:1. Section 210.18, relating to evasion of pay…
Fla. Stat. § 772.103
Prohibited activities
It is unlawful for any person:(1) Who has with criminal intent received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of criminal activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt to use or invest, whether directly or indirectly, any part of such proceeds, or the proceeds derived from the investment…
Fla. Stat. § 772.104
Civil cause of action
(1) Any person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has been injured by reason of any violation of the provisions of s. 772.103 shall have a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any such action, is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $200, and reasonable atto…
Fla. Stat. § 772.11
Civil remedy for theft or exploitation
(1) Any person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has been injured in any fashion by reason of any violation of ss. 812.012-812.037 or s. 825.103(1) has a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any such action, is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $200, and…
Fla. Stat. § 772.12
Drug Dealer Liability Act
(1) This section may be cited as the “Hugh O’Connor Memorial Act.”(2) A person, including any governmental entity, has a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $1,000 and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts,…
Fla. Stat. § 772.13
Civil remedy for terrorism or facilitating or furthering terrorism
(1) A person who is injured by an act of terrorism as defined in s. 775.30 or a violation of a law for which the penalty is increased pursuant to s. 775.31 for facilitating or furthering terrorism has a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any such action, is entitled to minimum damages in…
Fla. Stat. § 772.14
Estoppel of defendant
A final judgment or decree rendered in favor of the state in any criminal proceeding concerning the conduct of the defendant which forms the basis for a civil cause of action under this chapter, or in any criminal proceeding under chapter 895, shall estop the defendant in any action brought pursuant to this chapter as…
Fla. Stat. § 772.15
Admissibility of not guilty verdict
A verdict or adjudication of not guilty rendered in favor of the defendant or in favor of any other person whose conduct forms the basis for a claim under this chapter shall be admissible in evidence, but shall not act as an estoppel against the plaintiff.
Fla. Stat. § 772.17
Limitation of actions
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a civil action or proceeding under this chapter may be commenced at any time within 5 years after the conduct in violation of a provision of this act terminates or the cause of action accrues. If a criminal prosecution or civil action or other proceeding is brought or interve…
Fla. Stat. § 772.18
Cumulative remedy
The application of one civil remedy under this chapter does not preclude the application of any other remedy, civil or criminal, under this chapter or any other provision of law. Civil remedies under this act are supplemental, and not mutually exclusive.
Fla. Stat. § 772.185
Attorney’s fees taxed as costs
Attorney’s fees awarded under this chapter shall be taxed as costs.
Fla. Stat. § 772.19
Exemption
No damages shall be recoverable under this chapter against the state or its agencies, instrumentalities, subdivisions, or municipalities.