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FL S0170

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/6/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Bennett

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires state attorneys and public defenders to electronically file and receive court documents with court clerks, with reporting to legislature by March 1, 2012 on implementation progress.

  • Mandates electronic filing for employees represented by attorneys in workers' compensation proceedings, while allowing unrepresented employees to file by certified mail or electronic means.

  • Transfers rulemaking authority for workers' compensation procedures from the Supreme Court to the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims, which must adopt rules requiring electronic filing where appropriate.

  • Requires parties represented by attorneys to file documents electronically with the Division of Administrative Hearings, while encouraging unrepresented parties to file electronically when possible.

  • Amends multiple statutes governing administrative proceedings to require electronic filing and service with various agencies and divisions, including procedures for petitions, hearing notices, and appeals.

Legislative Description

Electronic Filing & Receipt/Court & Legal Document

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -SJ 851

5/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Criminal And Civil Justice Appropriations Subcommittee3/14/2011
Budget2/17/2011
Judiciary12/16/2010

Full Bill Text

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