State Courts System

Judges must be available for limited notice hearings, including weekends, holidays, and after hours for domestic violence injunctions.

Judges may authenticate legal documents by signature and printed name/title/court without affixing an official seal.

Electronic access to restricted official records for title searches now requires sworn affidavits consistent with s. 92.50.

Per diem cap for arbitrators in nonbinding arbitration is removed, allowing rates above $1,500 if parties agree.

Clerks of court may submit reimbursement requests for protective order petitions to the Justice Administrative Commission instead of the Office of the State Courts Administrator.

Filing fees for domestic violence, repeat violence, stalking, and vulnerable adult protection petitions are prohibited, with reimbursement at $40 per petition.

Emergency responders and public safety workers may use sworn affidavits to verify eligibility for workers' compensation presumptions related to certain diseases.