FL S7050

Eliminates the pilot program in the northern region that used registry attorneys instead of a capital collateral regional counsel.

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

Transfers responsibilities for contract management, oversight, and payment processing for court-appointed capital collateral attorneys from the Chief Financial Officer to the Justice Administrative Commission.

Grants the Justice Administrative Commission standing to appear and contest payment motions for attorney fees, costs, and expenses before the trial court.

Effective date is October 1, 2013.