FL S0056

Directs the Division of Administrative Hearings to appoint an administrative law judge to determine if the State of Florida, State Attorney's Office for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, or Pinellas County Sheriff's Office committed wrongful acts against Brian Pitts, and if found, awards compensation of $1 million to $7 million to be paid proportionately by responsible parties.

Declares null and void all final orders, judgments, convictions, and liens from nine specified court cases involving Pitts related to unlicensed practice of law and his incarcerations totaling nearly 12 months from 2001 to 2010.

Authorizes Pitts to practice law as a lay counselor or lay representative in capacities including administrative representation, power of attorney, property management, small claims proceedings, and other areas permitted under Florida law.

Directs the Department of Law Enforcement to investigate alleged criminal violations by Florida Supreme Court justices, appellate and circuit court judges, state attorneys, The Florida Bar, and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, with charges to be presented to a grand jury in Leon County within one year.

Permits the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, or Governor to sever any section of the act, but Pitts retains the right to request severed relief in future legislative sessions until fully remedied.