Fla. Stat. § 960.293
Determination of damages and losses
Florida · Florida Statutes Chapter 960 — VICTIM ASSISTANCE · Status: effective
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- Fla. Stat. § 960.293, Determination of damages and losses, Florida, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1161154
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(1) In a civil suit for damages filed by a crime victim against a convicted offender, the crime victim is entitled to liquidated damages in an amount equal to the actual damages award.
(2) Upon conviction, a convicted offender is liable to the state and its local subdivisions for damages and losses for incarceration costs and other correctional costs.
(a) If the conviction is for a capital or life felony, the convicted offender is liable for incarceration costs and other correctional costs in the liquidated damage amount of $250,000.
(b) If the conviction is for an offense other than a capital or life felony, a liquidated damage amount of $50 per day of the convicted offender’s sentence shall be assessed against the convicted offender and in favor of the state or its local subdivisions. Damages shall be based upon the length of the sentence imposed by the court at the time of sentencing.