Florida S1424 amends the law to allow parties in civil, family law, and probate cases to appoint a voluntary trial resolution judge.

Florida S1424 amends the law to allow parties in civil, family law, and probate cases to appoint a voluntary trial resolution judge by written agreement or stipulation. The appointed judge must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing for over five years. The presiding judge must sign the order appointing the judge and enforce the terms of the agreement. The judge's compensation is determined by the parties' agreement. The judge must take an oath and adhere to the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct. The judge conducts proceedings under applicable rules and the Florida Evidence Code.

Florida S1424 amends the law to allow parties in civil, family law, and probate cases to appoint a voluntary trial resolution judge.

Florida S1424 amends the law to allow parties in civil, family law, and probate cases to appoint a voluntary trial resolution judge by written agreement or stipulation. The appointed judge must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing for over five years. The presiding judge must sign the order appointing the judge and enforce the terms of the agreement. The judge's compensation is determined by the parties' agreement. The judge must take an oath and adhere to the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct. The judge conducts proceedings under applicable rules and the Florida Evidence Code.