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FL S0468

FL S0468
Court Interpreter Services


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Introduced
11/15/2023
In Committee
11/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to court interpreter services; amending s. 29.0185, F.S.; authorizing the state courts system to use state revenues, if available, to provide court-appointed interpreting services to nonindigent individuals; requiring such services to be provided as prescribed by the Supreme Court; amending s. 29.0195, F.S.; repealing the cost recovery requirement for court-appointed interpreting services; providing an exception for translation services; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the state courts system to use state revenues, if available, to provide court-appointed interpreting services to non-indigent individuals as prescribed by the Supreme Court. It also repeals the cost recovery requirement for court-appointed interpreting services, except for translation services. This bill aims to expand access to court interpreter services by allowing the use of state funds for non-indigent individuals and eliminating the cost recovery requirement for most interpreting services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died on Calendar (on 03/08/2024)

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