This bill amends section 43.16 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the membership of the Justice Administrative Commission. The key changes include an increase in the number of state attorney members from two to three, and the addition of two new positions: one board-certified criminal defense attorney with a Criminal Law Trial Certification and one chief judge of a judicial circuit. These new members will be appointed by the president of The Florida Bar Board of Governors and the chair of the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges, respectively.

The bill specifies that all members of the Justice Administrative Commission will serve a term of two years, with the initial terms for one state attorney and one public defender set at one year. The effective date for these changes is July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 758 Filed: 43.16
S 758 c1: 43.16