The bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance the availability and functionality of the judicial system. It mandates that each judicial circuit must have at least one circuit judge available at all times to conduct hearings with limited notice, particularly for motions related to temporary injunctions in domestic violence cases. Additionally, it requires certain reimbursement requests to be submitted to the Justice Administrative Commission, and it directs the Division of Law Revision to make necessary conforming changes in the relevant statutes.

Furthermore, the bill removes the previous cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered, nonbinding arbitration, allowing for more flexibility in payment arrangements. It also introduces an alternate method for the authentication of oaths, affidavits, or acknowledgments taken before judges, allowing for the judge's signature and printed name to serve as authentication. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 813 Filed: 26.20, 44.103, 92.50
H 813 c1: 26.20, 28.35, 44.103