The bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to define "appellate court" as the Florida Supreme Court or a district court of appeal and establishes an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks, as well as their spouses and children. This exemption includes home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs, aimed at protecting the privacy of these individuals. The legislation also provides for future legislative review and potential repeal of the exemption, along with a method for maintaining it, allowing for retroactive application.

Additionally, the bill amends section 744.21031 to conform a cross-reference and includes a statement of public necessity, highlighting the safety risks faced by court personnel and their families due to their roles in the judicial system. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025, and it requires written and notarized requests for maintaining the exempt status of the information, with the exemptions subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which includes a repeal date of October 2, 2029, unless reenacted by the Legislature.

Statutes affected:
S 300 Filed: 119.071, 744.21031
S 300 c1: 119.071, 744.21031