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FL H0853
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Civil Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Authorizes clerks of the circuit court to provide translation services and adds translation services to the list of court-related functions that may be funded from filing fees, service charges, court costs, and fines under s. 28.35(3)(a).
- Permits clerks to contract with third-party translation service providers for translation services in civil cases, with such services classified as an allowable expenditure under s. 28.36.
- Translation services may be made available to any party requesting them, regardless of whether the party is represented by counsel.
- Limits the clerk's role to ministerial assistance only and explicitly prohibits the provision of legal advice; parties retain the right to arrange their own translation services.
- Designates translation services as an optional court-related function, meaning clerks are not required to provide them. Effective October 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Translation Services
Last Action
Died in Judiciary Committee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/29/2023
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/21/2023
Full Bill Text
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