Can court ordered restitution placed against a parent be put in a minor’s name once they become of age?
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Can court ordered restitution placed against a parent be put in a minor’s name once they become of age?
My son was 17 when he was arrested for grand theft auto. He was ordered to pay court costs and restitution. Because he was charged as a juvenile, that financial responsibility became mine and because I couldn’t afford to pay it my so my driver’s license has been suspended. Now that he is almost 21 years of age, is there a way for me to revert this financial responsibility back to him and have taken out of my name so that I can have my license reinstated?
Asked on November 26, 2011 under Criminal Law, Florida
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Possibly you can petition the court with repect to your son's juvenile arrest and conviction for grand theft auto where the restitution order pertains to you presently and not him where you will seek the restitution order be placed soley as your son's obligation now that he is an adult.
I would consult with a criminal defense attorney about your request to see what the chances of success are. From my experience, since the order arose as to your son when he was a minor applying to you for the restitution, the order would continue to apply to you after your son becomes an adult with little chance that the court will change what was made years ago.
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