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FL H0457
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Silvers
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AI Summary
- Addresses excess judicial capacity in the First and Second District Courts of Appeal resulting from the creation of the Sixth District Court of Appeal under Chapter 2022-163, Laws of Florida
- Reduces the First District Court of Appeal from 13 to 12 judges upon the first occurrence of an event that would otherwise create a vacancy (e.g., retirement, resignation, or death)
- Reduces the Second District Court of Appeal from 15 judges down to 12 through attrition, eliminating one judgeship upon each event that would otherwise create a vacancy until 12 judges remain
- Requires the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to notify the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker when a vacancy-triggering event occurs in either affected district
- Reductions are based on attrition only, without requiring any sitting judge to involuntarily vacate his or her position, consistent with the Florida Supreme Court's recommendation in Opinion No. SC22-1621 (Dec. 22, 2022)
Legislative Description
District Courts of Appeal
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee11/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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