This bill proposes amendments to various sections of the Florida Statutes to increase the number of judges in certain judicial circuits, county courts, and a district court of appeal. Specifically, it amends section 26.031 to increase the number of circuit judges in the Fifth Circuit from 31 to 34 and in the Twentieth Circuit from 32 to 39. Additionally, section 34.022 is amended to raise the number of county court judges in several counties, including Clay from 2 to 3, Duval from 17 to 19, Hernando from 2 to 3, Marion from 4 to 5, Miami-Dade from 43 to 50, Nassau from 1 to 2, Palm Beach from 19 to 21, Sumter from 1 to 2, and Walton from 1 to 2.

Furthermore, the bill amends section 35.06 to increase the number of judges in the sixth district court of appeal from 9 to 11. The changes are intended to enhance the judicial capacity in these areas to better serve the public. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 2508 pb: 35.06