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Introduced
12/21/2023
12/21/2023
In Committee
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to court-related functions; amending ss. 28.35 and 28.215, F.S.; authorizing clerks of the circuit court to provide interpretation and translation services; creating s. 28.217, F.S.; authorizing clerks of the circuit court to contract with third-party interpretation service and translation service providers to provide such services in civil actions; providing that the provision of such services by clerks of the circuit court is ministerial, is an authorized court-related function, and is an allowable expenditure; providing that such services may be made available to a party regardless of whether he or she is represented by counsel; providing construction; providing that the clerks of the circuit court are not required to provide interpretation and translation services; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes clerks of the circuit court to provide interpretation and translation services in civil actions. It allows the clerks to contract with third-party service providers to offer these services, which are considered an authorized court-related function and an allowable expenditure. The bill states that these services may be made available to any party, regardless of whether they are represented by counsel, but the clerks are only required to provide ministerial assistance and cannot give legal advice. The provision of these services is optional, and the bill does not require the clerks to offer interpretation and translation services. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary Committee (on 03/08/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/987 | 12/21/2023 |
| Analysis - Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/987/Analyses/h0987a.CJS.PDF | 01/25/2024 |
| Analysis - Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/987/Analyses/h0987.CJS.PDF | 01/24/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/987/BillText/Filed/PDF | 12/21/2023 |
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