FL H0885

Redirects certain court filing fees and civil penalties from the General Revenue Fund to the clerks' fine and forfeiture fund, including fees from additional parties filing pleadings in civil actions ($295-$1,900 depending on case value) and portions of traffic signal violation penalties ($30-$75).

Makes the state responsible for jury-related costs including juror compensation, meals, and lodging, with the Justice Administrative Commission providing quarterly reimbursements to clerks based on their estimates.

Allows clerks to fund juror and witness payments from their collected revenues as part of their authorized budget rather than requiring separate state appropriations.

Sets the authorized budget for clerks of court at $460 million for the 2015-2016 county fiscal year and modifies fund transfer provisions related to budget surpluses.

Applies changes retroactively to the beginning of the 2014-2015 county fiscal year, requiring clerks to submit jury-related cost estimates for the first two quarters as soon as practicable.