This bill proposes amendments to various sections of Florida Statutes to increase the number of judges in certain judicial circuits and counties. Specifically, it raises the number of circuit judges in the Fifth Circuit from 31 to 34 and in the Twentieth Circuit from 32 to 39. Additionally, it increases 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 the number of judges in the sixth district court of appeal, increasing the count from 9 to 11. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. These adjustments aim to enhance the judicial capacity in response to growing demands within the specified circuits and counties.

Statutes affected:
S 2508 Filed: 35.06