Navigation Court administrators are optimistic after Gov. Ron DeSantis released a $114.4 billion budget proposal for FY 2024-25 that includes several branch spending priorities. In a December 6 presentation to the Senate Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, Interim State Court Administrator Eric Maclure noted that DeSantis and the Legislature approved most court spending priorities for the past several […]
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Measure would excuse new mothers from jury duty
Rep. Carolina Amesty New mothers would be excused from jury duty up to six months after giving birth under a proposal that is moving through the Florida Legislature. The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 18-0 on December 6 to approve HB 461 by Rep. Carolina Amesty, R-Windemere.
Passidomo promotes free health screenings, primary care, technology in new legislative package
President Kathleen Passidomo Much like she spearheaded the “Live Local Act” last year, which focused on expanding affordable housing, Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo is now promoting “Live Healthy,” a package of bills scheduled for the upcoming 2024 legislative session that center on increasing access to health care. In broad strokes, the measures will target […]
Court adopts limited appearance rule for civil proceedings
The Supreme Court has created a procedure for an attorney to appear in a limited manner in civil proceedings. Acting December 7 in Case No. SC2023-0361, the court adopted Rule of Civil Procedure 1.041, authorizing lawyers to file a notice limiting the attorney’s appearance to particular proceedings or specified matters prior to any appearance before […]
Bill mandates safe locations to exchange custody of minors
Rep. Joel Rudman A House panel has approved a bipartisan measure, crafted with the help of the Family Law Section, that would mandate safe locations to exchange custody of minor children. The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 18-0 on December 6 to approve HB 385 by Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre. Rep. Hillary Cassel, D-Hollywood, is […]