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FL H0977
Bill
Status
6/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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Redirects $37.50 dissolution of marriage petition fee from fine and forfeiture fund to Department of Revenue for General Revenue Fund deposit instead of monthly basis requirement.
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Changes probate filing fee remittance requirements to direct specified portions to Department of Revenue for State Courts Revenue Trust Fund and General Revenue Fund rather than existing allocations.
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Modifies trial and appellate filing fee allocations, including increasing the first portion of fees remitted to General Revenue Fund in mortgage foreclosure cases valued between $50,000-$250,000 from $355 to $705.
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Revises summons service charge collection from $10 deposit into fine and forfeiture fund to remittance to Department of Revenue for General Revenue Fund deposit.
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Changes clerk remittance frequency for excess fines, fees, and costs from quarterly to monthly basis, with revised calculation using one-twelfth instead of one-fourth of total budget; effective July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Clerks of Court
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-284
6/22/2023