FL S1510

Eliminates the pilot program in Florida's northern region that used private attorneys from a registry to handle capital collateral cases, returning these responsibilities to the three regional capital collateral counsel offices.

Requires each capital collateral regional counsel to provide quarterly reports to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and the Justice Administrative Commission detailing hours worked and expenses per case.

Transfers administrative duties related to private court-appointed capital counsel from the Chief Financial Officer to the Justice Administrative Commission, including contract management, approval of uniform contract forms, and billing procedures.

Authorizes the Justice Administrative Commission to review intended billing from appointed counsel for completeness and compliance with statutory requirements, and grants the Commission standing to appear in court to contest payment motions.

Takes effect October 1, 2013.