Florida House Bill 1455: Representation by Counsel in Hearings on Petitions for Risk Protection Orders

Florida · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Provides respondent has right to be represented by an attorney in risk protection order proceeding & right to have counsel appointed if he or she is indigent & desires representation; authorizes appointed private attorney to be compensated; requires specified notice to respondent; authorizes public defender or regional counsel to represent respondent in specified circumstances; specifies a compensation limitation for appointed private counsel.

Latest action

Died in Justice Budget Subcommittee (2026-03-13)

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