The bill amends 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 Second, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, and Nineteenth circuits. Additionally, it increases the number of county court judges in Bay, Clay, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Marion, Miami-Dade, Nassau, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, and Sumter counties.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the structure of the district courts of appeal, increasing the number of judges in the Sixth District Court of Appeal from 9 to 11. It also introduces a provision that allows for a gradual reduction of judges in the Second District Court of Appeal, decreasing the number from 15 to 13 judges upon each vacancy starting July 1, 2025. The bill includes a declaration of important state interest and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 2508 Filed: 35.06