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FL H0513
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Gentry
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AI Summary
- Requires the clerk of the court to electronically submit ex parte orders for involuntary examination (Baker Act) to the sheriff or law enforcement agency within 6 hours of issuance, replacing the previous optional electronic submission through existing data systems
- Requires the clerk of the court to electronically submit summons, petitions, and hearing notices for involuntary services proceedings to law enforcement within 6 hours of issuance for service on the person whose admission is sought
- Requires the clerk of the court to electronically transmit risk protection order documents (order, notice of hearing, and petition) to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 6 hours of issuance, replacing the prior requirement to forward by the next business day
- Requires that electronic copies of temporary ex parte risk protection orders and risk protection orders be certified by the clerk of the court and served in the same manner as certified copies, updating references from facsimile to electronic transmission
- Effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-10
4/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/7/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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