There is created in Miami-Dade County the Clerk of Court Driver License Reinstatement Pilot Program.(1) As used in this section, the term “clerk” means the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this chapter, the clerk may reinstate or provide an affidavit to the department to reinstate a suspended driver license:(a) For a person’s failure to fulfill a court-ordered child support obligation.
(b) As a result of the end of suspension because of points, under s. 322.27, notwithstanding hardship license. (c) For failure to comply with any provision of chapter 318 or this chapter.
(3) Notwithstanding s. 322.29(1), an examination is not required for the reinstatement of a driver license suspended under s. 318.15 or s. 322.245 unless an examination is otherwise required by this chapter. A person applying for the reinstatement of a driver license suspended under s. 318.15 or s. 322.245 must present to the clerk certification from the court that he or she has either complied with all obligations and penalties imposed pursuant to s. 318.15 or with all directives of the court and the requirements of s. 322.245. (4) A nonrefundable service fee must be paid pursuant to s. 322.29(2). (5) Before July 1, 2024, the department shall work with the clerk, through its association, to ensure the ability within its technology system for the clerk to reinstate suspended driver licenses under the pilot program, to begin on July 1, 2024.
(6) By December 31, 2025, the clerk must submit 1to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Executive Director of the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation a report containing the following information:(a) Number of driver license reinstatements.
(b) Amount of fees and costs collected, including the aggregate funds received by the clerk, local governmental entities, and state entities, including the General Revenue Fund.
(c) The personnel, operating, and other expenditures incurred by the clerk.
(d) Feedback received from the community, if any, in response to the clerk’s participation in the pilot program.
(e) Whether the pilot program led to improved timeliness for the reinstatement of driver licenses.
(f) The clerk’s recommendation as to whether the pilot program should be extended in Miami-Dade County or to other clerks’ offices.
(g) Any other information the clerk deems necessary.
(7) This section is repealed on July 1, 2026.
