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HB 442 Circuit courts; Judicial Council may determine when shall be open for business.

Introduced by: G. Manoli Loupassi | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

When circuit courts open; Judicial Council. Allows the Judicial Council to determine when the circuit courts are open subject to the current allowances in the Code for holidays and safety concerns. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not empower the Judicial Council to set the hours of operation of a circuit court clerk's office. This bill is identical to SB 590.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

When circuit courts open; Judicial Council. Allows the Judicial Council to determine when the circuit courts are open subject to the current allowances in the Code for holidays and safety concerns. The bill provides that, in the event the closing schedule of a circuit court differs from that of a local governing body, a circuit court clerk employee will not be required to take annual leave or have his annual compensation reduced. In addition, the bill clarifies that these provisions do not empower the Judicial Council to set the hours of operation of a circuit court clerk.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

When circuit courts open; Judicial Council. Allows the Judicial Council to determine when the circuit courts are open subject to the current allowances in the Code for holidays and safety concerns.