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FL S0774
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
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AI Summary
- Requires the clerk of court to electronically submit ex parte orders for involuntary examination (Baker Act) to the sheriff or law enforcement agency within 6 business hours of issuance, replacing the previous permissive language allowing electronic submission "if available"
- Requires the clerk of court to electronically submit summonses, petitions, and hearing notices for involuntary services (Marchman Act) to law enforcement within 6 business hours of issuance for service on the respondent
- Requires the clerk of court to electronically transmit risk protection order hearing notices, petitions, and orders to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 6 business hours of issuance, replacing the prior requirement of forwarding by the next business day
- Replaces the previous facsimile (fax) transmission process for temporary ex parte risk protection orders and risk protection orders with electronic transmission, requiring that electronic copies be certified by the clerk and served in the same manner as certified copies
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 513 (Ch. 2025-10)
4/9/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy3/25/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice3/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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