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HB 513 — Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders
by Rep. Gentry and others (CS/SB 774 by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice and Senator Wright)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Judiciary Committee (JU)
This bill (Chapter 2025-10, L.O.F.) requires the clerk of court to electronically deliver to the sheriff certain court orders requiring prompt attention by the sheriff for the sake of public safety. The clerk is required to complete the task within 6 hours after a judge signs an order. The orders requiring prompt delivery are orders to detain an individual for an involuntary mental health examination, orders to detain an individual for involuntary substance abuse evaluation, and orders to take possession of firearms and ammunition from an individual pursuant to a risk protection order.
These provisions were approved by the Governor and take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 108-0