Bill > S1660

This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes (s. 29.25) that authorizes courts to contract with third-party translation service providers to offer translation services in civil cases. These services may be made available to any party requesting them, regardless of whether they are represented by counsel. The bill also specifies that it does not prohibit parties from providing their own translation services, and that the provision of translation services under this section is optional for the courts.