Florida § 27.7091 - Legislative recommendations to Supreme Court; postconviction proceedings; pro bono service credit.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 27.7091 — Legislative recommendations to Supreme Court; postconviction proceedings; pro bono service credit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27.7091. Legislative recommendations to Supreme Court; postconviction proceedings; pro bono service credit.
In the interest of promoting justice and integrity with respect to capital collateral representation, the Legislature recommends that the Supreme Court: (1) Adopt by rule the provisions of s. 924.055, which limit the time for postconviction proceedings in capital cases. (2) Award pro bono service credit for time spent by an attorney in providing legal representation to an individual sentenced to death in this state, regardless of whether the attorney receives compensation for such representation.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 27.7091
What does Florida Statutes § 27.7091 cover?
Section 27.7091 ("Legislative recommendations to Supreme Court; postconviction proceedings; pro bono service credit.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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