Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation

The committee reviewed revenue and expenditure updates for the current fiscal year. Updates were provided by various workgroups, including Jury Management, Additional Budget Components, and Reserve Fund Policy, resulting in deliberations on proposed policy revisions and funding allocations. Additionally, the committee discussed legislative updates regarding clerk budget items and reviewed proposed budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year.

This document outlines the Plan of Operation for the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation. It details the Corporation's general provisions, including its name, establishment, legal structure, and specific powers and duties. The plan also defines the composition, election process, and responsibilities of the Executive Council and its various standing committees focused on budget, legislation, performance improvement, and education. It further addresses financial and personnel administration, as well as operational coordination, to ensure the efficient and compliant execution of court-related functions across Florida.

The meeting agenda includes updates on cases and subcases, as well as an update on PMAP. Furthermore, the committee will review status reports and deliverables from the PAC and Payment Plan workgroups, discuss future performance metrics, and address workgroup recruitment.

The committee reviewed updates on statewide case filings, which showed a significant increase driven by civil traffic citations. Discussions also covered updates to Action Plans, with improvements noted in filing and docketing timeliness, and a proposal to create a standardized state-wide payment plan to assist smaller counties. The committee granted substantive approval for an updated civil indigency form, pending future ADA compliance. Additionally, the meeting included reports on the PAC framework redesign, payment plan workgroup data analysis, and the development of performance measures focused on clerk-controlled office operations. The committee also discussed a new methodology for a yearly data validation and certification process for court clerks.

The meeting includes the swearing-in of newly elected council members, the election of the Executive Committee Board, and an opportunity for public comment as part of other business.