Florida legal term
Debt management services in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Debt management services” 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 “Debt management services” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Debt management services” means services provided to a debtor by a credit counseling organization for a fee to:(a) Effect the adjustment, compromise, or discharge of any unsecured account, note, or other indebtedness of the debtor; or(b) Receive from the debtor and disburse to a creditor any money or other thing of value. (Fla. Stat. § 817.801)
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