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Introduced
11/13/2025
11/13/2025
In Committee
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to performance reports of circuit and county court judges; providing a short title; creating s. 28.51, F.S.; requiring each clerk of the circuit court to prepare an annual performance report with specified information regarding each circuit and county court judge; requiring such reports to be posted by a certain date on specified websites; requiring such reports to remain posted for a specified time period; authorizing judges to prepare a specified explanatory statement; requiring such statements to be posted with the relevant reports in certain circumstances; providing for a specified reporting period; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Judicial Efficiency and Transparency (JET) Act, requires each clerk of the circuit court to prepare an annual performance report for circuit and county court judges, starting with the 2028 calendar year. The report must include detailed metrics about judicial performance, such as the number of cases assigned and disposed, clearance rates, average length of pending cases, number of long-standing civil cases, and average hearing scheduling delays. By April 1st of each year, these reports must be posted on the clerk's website and the respective court's website, and they will remain accessible for the duration of the judge's tenure. Judges are also allowed to submit an explanatory statement with their report, which can provide context for any extenuating circumstances affecting their performance metrics, subject to approval by the Chief Judge of their circuit. The bill aims to increase transparency and provide a standardized method for evaluating judicial efficiency, with the first comprehensive report to be published in 2029 covering the 2028 calendar year. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/421 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/421/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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