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SB 1652

Public Records/Pleading, Request for Relief, or Other Document Stricken by a Court

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Grall and 1 co-sponsor

Florida law now clarifies procedures for removing court-stricken documents from public records systems, balancing judicial privacy orders with public access rights.

Chapter No. 2025-168
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Bill Summary · SB 1652

Legislative bill overview

SB 1652 modifies Florida's public records laws by establishing procedures for how court-stricken pleadings, requests for relief, and other documents are handled in the public records system. The bill clarifies when and how such struck documents must be removed from public access and defines the responsibilities of custodians in managing these records.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects transparency and privacy by determining what documents remain accessible to the public after courts remove them from cases. It impacts both citizens' right to access court records and individuals' privacy interests in documents a court has deemed inappropriate or protected from disclosure.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. Transparency: Balancing the public's right to access court proceedings against protecting individuals from sensitive information that courts have ordered stricken
  • Implementation burden: Court clerks and records custodians must have clear procedures and resources to identify, process, and remove struck documents from public databases in a timely manner
  • Retroactive application: Uncertainty about whether requirements apply to documents already struck before the law's effective date, potentially creating compliance challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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