The Florida Senate

25.388  Family Courts Trust Fund.--

(1)(a)  The trust fund moneys in the Family Courts Trust Fund, administered by the Supreme Court, shall be used to implement family court plans in all judicial circuits of this state.

(b)  The Supreme Court, through the Office of the State Courts Administrator, shall adopt a comprehensive plan for the operation of the trust fund and the expenditure of any moneys deposited into the trust fund. The plan shall provide for a comprehensive integrated response to families in litigation, including domestic violence matters, guardian ad litem programs, mediation programs, legal support, training, automation, and other related costs incurred to benefit the citizens of the state and the courts in relation to family law cases. The trust fund shall be used to fund the publication of the handbook created pursuant to s. 741.0306

(2)  As part of its comprehensive plan, the Supreme Court shall evaluate the necessity for an installment plan or a waiver for any or all of the fees based on financial necessity and report such findings to the Legislature.

(3)  The trust fund shall be funded with moneys generated from fees assessed pursuant to ss. 28.101 and 741.01(4).

History.--s. 1, ch. 94-222; s. 3, ch. 97-95; s. 15, ch. 98-403.