FL S7048

Eliminates provisions allowing chief judges to establish limited registries of attorneys willing to waive compensation beyond flat fees set in statute.

Removes the requirement that attorneys certify their willingness to accept flat fees as full payment for court appointments, except in RICO and capital cases.

Increases statutory compensation caps for private court-appointed counsel: life felonies from $3,000 to $9,000, capital cases from $15,000 to $25,000, and appellate representation from $2,000 to $9,000.

Eliminates the requirement for circuits using limited registries to report demographic data (race, gender, national origin) of listed and appointed attorneys.

Removes restrictions allowing chief judges to limit the number of attorneys on general registry lists.