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FL S0146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Bean

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Short title designated as the "Pro Bono Matters Act of 2018"
  • Requires payment of due process costs of litigation (expert witnesses, depositions, and related expenses) for all appointed attorneys representing dependent children with special needs, including those providing pro bono services
  • Payment of attorney fees and case-related due process costs subject to appropriations and Justice Administrative Commission review for reasonableness
  • Attorney fees capped at $1,000 per child per year
  • Effective upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Appointment of Attorneys for Dependent Children with Special Needs

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-14

3/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations12/7/2017
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice10/25/2017
Judiciary8/28/2017

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