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Florida: Legislature's Attempt to Shift Overhead Costs of Appointed Counsel for Indigents from State to Counties Deemed Unconstitutional

The Florida Supreme Court has held that section 19 of chapter 2007-62, Laws of Florida, impermissibly shifts responsibility for funding overhead costs of court-appointed counsel from the state to the counties, in violation of article V, section 14 of the Florida Constitution.

In 2007, the Florida Legislature enacted chapter 2007-62 ...

 

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