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FL S2508

Bill

Status

Passed

7/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of circuit judges across 12 judicial circuits in Florida, with additions ranging from 1 to 3 judges per circuit (e.g., the Eleventh Circuit rises from 80 to 83, the Fifth Circuit from 31 to 34)
  • Increases the number of county court judges in 12 counties, including Miami-Dade (43 to 47), Palm Beach (19 to 20), Polk (10 to 11), and several smaller counties gaining 1 judge each
  • Increases the number of judges on the Sixth District Court of Appeal from 9 to 11
  • Reduces the Second District Court of Appeal from 15 to 13 judges through attrition, with each vacancy eliminating one position until the target of 13 is reached, effective July 1, 2025
  • The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court must notify the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker when a Second District vacancy results in a judgeship reduction rather than a new appointment

Legislative Description

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Last Action

Chapter No. 2025-202, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2025-198)

7/3/2025

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