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Court Appointed Attorney Openings

NOTICE MAY 3, 2012:  The Sixth Judicial Circuit anticipates opening up the Registry for Court Appointed Attorneys later this month, for the contract period beginning July 1, 2012.  Please regularly check back to our website for updated information; the Registry will only be open for a limited time.

Memorandum re: Meeting Scheduled with Chief Judge on May 11

New Legislation: Chpt. 2012-123, Laws of Florida

New Legislation: SB1960 – Bill Analysis

Administrative Order 2010-009 Court Appointed Attorney Standards & Due Process Costs

Sixth Judicial Circuit Registry Attorney Standards and Qualifications (Attachment (A) to AO 2010-009)

Court Appointed Attorney Information

Memo from JAC to Attorneys dated June 9, 2011 Electronic Submission of Agreement

Memo from JAC to Attorneys dated June 28, 2011 Electronic Access to Agreements, EFT, and Substitute Form W-9 Requirements

Administrative Order 2009-037 Incapacity & Guardianship Cases – Appointment of Attorney & Recovery of Costs
Administrative Order 2007-051 (Concerning Hearings on Matters involving Costs and Fees before Pinellas Criminal Section J)
Administrative Order 2006-041 (Compensation of Court Appointed Attorneys in Guardianship Proceedings Involving a Solvent Client)
Administrative Order 2011-061 (Proceedings to Waive Parental Notification of Termination of Pregnancy)

Notice to Private Attorneys Concerning the Appointment of Expert Witnesses

Pasco Order Directing Examination of Defendant's Mental Condition

Pinellas Order Directing Examination of Defendant's Mental Condition

Point of Contact for Court Appointed Attorneys: Pasco Clerk’s Office
Point of Contact for Court Appointed Attorneys: Pinellas Clerk’s Office
Due Process Costs & Fiscal Requirements
Beginning in 2011, each attorney must have a Substitute Form W-9” on file electronically with the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS).  If you have not already submitted a “Substitute Form W-9” online, please visit the DFS website at https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com to create a profile and upload the information. 
You must also register as a vendor with the State of Florida.  Register at My Florida Marketplace at: http://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/mfmp_vendors/vendor_ toolkit/mfmp_vendor_registration
Important Recent JAC Notices to Attorneys & Due Process Providers
Sixth Circuit Due Process Rate Sheet (JAC website)
JAC Court Appointed Attorney Flat Rates by Case Type & Fiscal Year
 
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