25.025 Headquarters.— (1)(a) A Supreme Court justice who permanently resides outside Leon County is eligible for the designation of a district court of appeal courthouse, a county courthouse, or another appropriate facility in his or her district of residence as his or her official headquarters for purposes of s. 112.061. This official headquarters may serve only as […]
25.031 Supreme Court authorized to receive and answer certificates as to state law from federal appellate courts.—The Supreme Court of this state may, by rule of court, provide that, when it shall appear to the Supreme Court of the United States, to any circuit court of appeals of the United States, or to the Court of […]
25.032 Certification of questions of law; rules and regulations.—The Supreme Court of this state is hereby authorized and empowered to collaborate with any and all other courts of last resort, of other states and of the United States, in the preparation and approval of uniform rules of court to make effective this and similar laws. History.—s. […]
25.041 Power to execute its judgments, decrees, and determinations.— (1) The Supreme Court is vested with all the power and authority necessary for carrying into complete execution all its judgments, decrees and determinations in the matters before it, agreeable to the usage and principles of law. (2) No judgment of the Supreme Court shall take effect until the […]
25.073 Retired justices or judges assigned to temporary duty; additional compensation; appropriation.— (1) For purposes of this section, the term “retired justice” or “retired judge” means any former justice or judge who: (a) Has not been defeated in seeking reelection to, or has not failed to be retained in seeking retention in, his or her last judicial office […]
25.075 Uniform case reporting system.— (1) The Supreme Court shall develop a uniform case reporting system, including a uniform means of reporting categories of cases, time required in the disposition of cases, and manner of disposition of cases. (2) If any clerk willfully fails to report to the Supreme Court as directed by the court, the clerk shall […]
25.077 Negligence case settlements and jury verdicts; case reporting.—Through the state’s uniform case reporting system, the clerk of court shall report to the Office of the State Courts Administrator information from each settlement or jury verdict and final judgment in negligence cases as defined in s. 768.81(1)(c), as the President of the Senate and the Speaker […]
25.181 Record of territorial court of appeals.—The files, rolls and books of record of the courts of appeals of the late Territory of Florida, so far as the same, by the concurrence of the Congress and of the Legislature of this state, may relate to matters of appropriate state authority and jurisdiction, are placed in the […]
25.201 Deputy clerk of Supreme Court.—The clerk may appoint a deputy, who, being duly sworn, may discharge all the duties of the office of clerk during his or her absence. The clerk shall in all cases be responsible for the acts of such deputy. History.—s. 1, ch. 57-274; s. 100, ch. 95-147.
25.211 Location of clerk’s office.—The clerk shall have an office in the Supreme Court Building. History.—s. 1, ch. 57-274; s. 101, ch. 95-147.
25.221 Maintenance of books, records, and other materials.—All books, papers, records, files, and the seal of the Supreme Court must be maintained by the clerk and be in the clerk’s control, as prescribed by the Supreme Court. History.—s. 1, ch. 57-274; s. 102, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 2021-230.
25.241 Clerk of Supreme Court; assistants; duties relating to filing fees and court documents.— (1) The Clerk of the Supreme Court is authorized to employ such deputies and clerical assistants as may be necessary. Their number and compensation shall be approved by the court. The compensation of such employees shall be paid from the annual appropriation for […]
25.251 Marshal of Supreme Court; appointment; qualification; authority.— (1) The Supreme Court shall appoint a marshal who shall hold office during the pleasure of the court. (2) The marshal and his or her deputies must comply with s. 943.13 relating to requirements for law enforcement officers in this state. (3) The marshal and his or her deputies shall be […]
25.262 Duties of marshal, process.—The marshal shall have the power to execute the process of the court throughout the state, and in any county he or she may deputize the sheriff or a deputy sheriff for such purpose. History.—s. 1, ch. 57-274; s. 105, ch. 95-147.
25.271 Custody of Supreme Court Building and grounds.—The marshal shall, under the direction of the Supreme Court, be custodian of the Supreme Court Building and grounds and shall keep the same clean, sanitary, and free of trespassers and marauders and shall maintain the same in good state of repair and cause the grounds to be beautified […]
25.291 Fines for contempt.—Moneys derived from the imposition of fines for contempt of the Supreme Court of the state shall be deposited in the State Treasury into the General Revenue Fund unallocated. History.—s. 1, ch. 57-274; s. 1, ch. 69-353; s. 21, ch. 81-259.
25.301 Decisions to be filed; copies to be furnished.—All decisions and opinions delivered by the Supreme Court, or any justice thereof, relating to any action or proceeding pending in the court must be filed in the office of the clerk and maintained by the clerk in the manner prescribed by the Supreme Court. Such decisions or […]
25.341 Library of Supreme Court, custodian.—The library of the Supreme Court shall be in custody of the librarian appointed by the court, who shall be subject to its direction. History.—s. 1, ch. 57-274.
25.375 Identification of related cases.—The Supreme Court may create a unique identifier for each person by which to identify all court cases related to that person or his or her family previously or currently in the court system. The unique identifier must be the same for that person in any court case. To create the unique […]
25.382 State courts system.— (1) As used in this section, “state courts system” means all officers, employees, and divisions of the Supreme Court, district courts of appeal, circuit courts, and county courts. (2) It is declared and determined that the officers, employees, committees, and divisions of the state courts system of the judicial branch are and shall continue […]
