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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to clerks of the court; amending ss. 28.24, 28.241, 28.37, 45.035, 318.14, 318.15, 318.18, 322.245, 721.83, 744.3678, and 938.05, F.S.; requiring the clerk to retain certain funds or deposit the funds into the fine and forfeiture fund; amending s. 40.29, F.S.; authorizing the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, on behalf of the clerks, to submit a request for reimbursement to reimburse the clerks for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; increasing the fee for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; amending ss. 57.081, 57.082, 394.459, 394.463, 394.467, 394.914, 394.917, 397.681, 741.30, 784.046, 784.0485, and 825.1035, F.S.; authorizing the clerk to be reimbursed for certain fees and charges; amending s. 318.21, F.S.; increasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund and decreasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be paid to a municipality; amending ss. 28.35, 28.36, and 142.01, F.S.; conforming cross-references and provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to how clerks of court handle funds and fees, aiming to increase the amount retained by clerks and adjust the distribution of certain penalties. It modifies various statutes to allow clerks to retain more of the fees collected for services like filing petitions, orders, appeals, and summons, and for processing court documents. The bill also increases some of these fees and directs a larger percentage of certain traffic penalties into the fine and forfeiture fund, which clerks use for court-related functions, while decreasing the portion that goes to municipalities. Additionally, it authorizes the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation to request reimbursements on behalf of clerks for specific filings and clarifies how excess funds in the Clerks of the Court Trust Fund are handled and used in budget planning. These changes are intended to provide clerks with more resources for their operations and adjust the financial flow of court-related revenue.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1322 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1322/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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