The bill amends sections of Florida Statutes related to problem-solving court reports, specifically requiring the inclusion of detailed data in annual reports provided by the Office of the State Courts Administrator. The new legal language mandates that these reports include uniform aggregate data on participant demographics, primary offenses, treatment compliance, completion status, recidivism rates, and changes in employment, housing, and child custody during program participation. This aims to enhance the evaluation of the effectiveness of problem-solving courts.

Additionally, the bill revises the reporting frequency for mental health and treatment-based drug court programs, changing it from annual to quarterly submissions of client-level data and programmatic information to the Office of the State Courts Administrator. This includes information on referrals, eligibility criteria, treatment types, and outcomes. The amendments ensure that both mental health and drug court programs align with the new reporting requirements established in section 43.51, thereby improving oversight and accountability in these judicial programs. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 831 Filed: 43.51, 394.47892, 397.334