Court Innovations
Department Description
Effective July 1, 2004, Florida Statute 939.185 granted the counties authority to impose a surcharge on court costs of an amount up to $65 when a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of, or adjudicated delinquent for, any felony, misdemeanor, delinquent act, or criminal traffic offense under the laws of Florida. Twenty-five percent of the amount collected shall be allocated to fund innovations, as determined by the Chief Judge of the Circuit.
Core Services
The Chief Judge of the Circuit, in conjunction with the State Attorney, the Public Defender, and the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, shall identify all local requirements within the Circuit or within each county in the Circuit and shall identify the reasonable and necessary salaries, costs, and expenses to meet these local requirements.