Florida legal term
Creditor contribution in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Creditor contribution” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Creditor contribution” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Creditor contribution” means any sum that a creditor agrees to contribute to a credit counseling agency, whether directly or by setoff against amounts otherwise payable to the creditor on behalf of debtors. (Fla. Stat. § 817.801)
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