Voluntary Trial Resolution

Summary

The bill permits the parties in a civil, family law, or probate lawsuit to agree in writing to have a selected judge handle the remaining issues in the case. The chosen judge must be a Florida Bar member in good standing for at least five years, take an oath, and be paid by the parties under their agreement. The original presiding judge keeps limited authority to enforce the agreement and to resume the case if the appointed judge is unable to serve.

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