In the Interest of A.R.

A.R., appellant, pled nolo contendere to the offense of battery on a law enforcement officer, a third-degree felony. Section 784.07(2)(b), Fla.Stat. (1991). Adjudication of delinquency was withheld, and appellant was referred to the Juvenile Alternative Services Program (JASP). In addition to sanctions requiring appellant to perform thirty hours of community service, and to write a letter of apology and an essay, appellant was directed to pay costs of $50, pursuant to section 960.20, Florida Statutes (Supp.1992). Appellant contends that section 960.20 does not authorize the imposition of…