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CS/HB 6007 — Relief of Julia Perez by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
by Civil Justice Subcommittee and Reps. Yarkosky, Daniels, and others (CS/SB 10 by Judiciary Committee and Senator Bradley)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Special Master on Claim Bills Committee (SM)
The bill authorizes and directs the St. Johns County Sheriff?s Office to appropriate from funds of the county not otherwise encumbered and pay Julia Perez $6.3 million. Ms. Perez was injured due to the negligence of an employee of the St. Johns County Sheriff?s Office.
The attorney fee may not exceed 25 percent of the total amount awarded under the bill.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 32-0; House 114-0