FL S1302

Authorizes clerks of circuit court to provide translation services for civil cases and contract with third-party translation service providers to deliver those services.

Designates translation services as a ministerial court-related function that clerks may fund from filing fees, service charges, court costs, and fines under section 28.35.

Requires that translation services provided by clerks constitute ministerial assistance only and explicitly prohibits clerks from providing legal advice in connection with such services.

Makes translation services available to any party requesting them in civil cases, regardless of whether the party is represented by counsel.

Establishes translation services as an optional function, meaning clerks are not required to provide them, and does not prohibit parties from arranging their own translation services.