Navigation Sen. Ileana Garcia Filing for a protective order would be easier for domestic violence and other victims under a measure the Legislature has sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate on March 4 voted 40-0 to approve HB 761 by Rep. Alina Garcia, R-Miami. Sen. Alexis Calatayud, R-Miami, sponsored the companion, SB 852.
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Legislature move measure to provide ‘alternative headquarters’ for DCA judges
Rep. Patt Maney Some Florida District Court of Appeal judges will have an easier time establishing a remote office under a measure that has cleared the Legislature. The Senate voted 40-0 on March 4 to approve HB 353 by Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired judge from Shalimar.
Legislature adopts public records exemptions for county and city attorneys and clerk employees
In a sign of more turbulent times, the Legislature has created public records exemptions to shield county and city attorneys, and court clerks and “clerk personnel” from death threats and stalking. The Senate on Monday voted 39-1 to sign off on HB 103 by Rep. Kristen Arrington, D-Kissimmee. The exemption protects county and city attorneys, […]
‘Supported decision making’ when appointing guardians for people with developmental disabilities bill clears the legislature
Rep. Allison Tant The Legislature has signed off on a measure, crafted with the help of the Elder Law Section and the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, that would create a guardianship alternative for people with developmental disabilities. The Senate voted 40-0 on Monday to approve HB 73 by Rep. Allison Tant, D-Tallahassee. […]
Judicial Campaign Conduct Forums scheduled for May 2 and 3
All candidates seeking election as judges or standing for merit retention in 2024 will soon be able to participate in judicial campaign conduct forums offering training in the rules governing election to judicial office. Sponsored by the Supreme Court of Florida and The Florida Bar Board of Governors, the forums are held every election year […]