The Florida Senate

318.31  Objectives.--The Supreme Court is hereby requested to adopt rules and procedures for the establishment and operation of Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer Programs under ss. 318.30-318.38. However, the appointment of a hearing officer shall be at the option of the county electing to establish such a program, upon recommendation by the county court judge or judges, as the case may be, and the Chief Judge of the Circuit and approval by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

History.--s. 2, ch. 89-337; s. 3, ch. 94-202.