Facing a potential budget shortfall, the Legislative Committee of the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation met September 7 to discuss budget recommendation options for the Florida Legislature ahead of the 2023 session.

On August 9, the state’s Revenue Estimating Conference projected a budget of $441 million available for Florida’s 67 clerks for the fiscal year. Upon review, the clerk’s Budget Committee established a needs-based budget of $481.2 million during its August 24 meeting.

The revenue shortfall of over $40 million, coupled with staffing issues, means the clerks are having increasing difficulty providing the necessary services the public demands, according to the clerks.