Statewide Investment in Court and Public Services

Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Collier County, is applauding the signing of CS/HB 925 sponsored by Representative Dana Trabulsy and Senator Corey Simon and enacted by Governor Ron DeSantis.

The legislation provides additional funding support for Clerks of Court and Comptrollers throughout Florida, helping local offices continue to deliver essential court, financial, and public services to communities.

“This legislation is an important step forward for Clerks across Florida and the communities we serve,” said Kinzel. “The additional revenue will help our office continue to deliver efficient public services to our residents, as well as modernize and expand services.”

The legislation strengthens Clerks’ ability to serve the community by:

• Authorizing Clerks to retain the full amount, rather than only 50 percent, of cumulative revenue collected above the state’s Article V Revenue Estimating Conference annual revenue projection.
• Adjusting the distribution of certain fees for civil traffic violations that occur within a municipality, increasing Clerks’ share of funding for court-related operations provided by the Clerk’s Office.
• Restoring Clerks’ 10 percent funding in the Uniform Traffic Citation distribution from photo-enforced school bus infraction detection programs to fund court-related functions of the Clerk.
• Expanding legal notice publication options for Clerks and Comptrollers by authorizing publication of legal notices regarding real property on Clerks’ websites, saving taxpayer dollars.

“Our office remains committed to providing accessible, efficient, and accountable services to the citizens of Collier County,” Kinzel said. “This legislation helps strengthen our ability to fulfill that mission.”

Residents can learn more about the Clerk’s Office and services offered by visiting their website www.Collierclerk.com.