Fla. Stat. 16.60
Public records mediation program within the Office of the Attorney General; creation; duties

(1)

As used in this section, “mediation” means a process whereby a neutral third person, called the mediator, acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is a formal, nonadversarial process that has the objective of helping the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable, voluntary agreement. In mediation, decisionmaking authority rests with the parties. The role of the mediator includes, but is not limited to, assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving, and exploring settlement alternatives.

(2)

The public records mediation program is created within the Office of the Attorney General.

(3)

The Office of the Attorney General shall:Employ one or more mediators to mediate disputes involving access to public records. A person may not be employed by the department as a mediator unless that person is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.Recommend to the Legislature needed legislation governing access to public records.Assist the Department of State in preparing training seminars regarding access to public records.

(a)

Employ one or more mediators to mediate disputes involving access to public records. A person may not be employed by the department as a mediator unless that person is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.

(b)

Recommend to the Legislature needed legislation governing access to public records.

(c)

Assist the Department of State in preparing training seminars regarding access to public records.

(4)

This section is intended to provide a method for resolving disputes relating to public records, and is intended to be supplemental to, not a substitution for, the other powers given to the Attorney General by law.

Source: Section 16.60 — Public records mediation program within the Office of the Attorney General; creation; duties, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0016.­60 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

16.01
Residence, office, and duties of Attorney General 16.02
Appointment of person to act in case of disability of Attorney General 16.08
Superintendence and direction of state attorneys 16.09
Regulations as to the reports of state attorneys 16.015
Legal services 16.016
Payment of per diem, mileage, and other expense 16.52
Participation in preserving constitutional integrity of state 16.53
Legal Affairs Revolving Trust Fund 16.54
Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute 16.56
Office of Statewide Prosecution 16.57
Office of Civil Rights 16.59
Medicaid fraud control 16.60
Public records mediation program within the Office of the Attorney General 16.061
Initiative petitions 16.62
Recognition and awards 16.63
Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program 16.64
Applications for compensation through the Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program 16.71
Florida Gaming Control Commission 16.0155
Contingency fee agreements 16.535
Legal Services Trust Fund 16.555
Crime Stoppers Trust Fund 16.556
Crime Stoppers Trust Fund 16.557
Crime stoppers organizations 16.615
Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys 16.617
Statewide Council on Human Trafficking 16.618
Direct-support organization 16.711
Division of Gaming Enforcement 16.712
Florida Gaming Control Commission authorizations, duties, and responsibilities 16.713
Florida Gaming Control Commission 16.714
Florida Gaming Control Commission background screening requirements 16.715
Florida Gaming Control Commission standards of conduct 16.716
Florida Gaming Control Commission public records and public meetings exemptions 16.717
Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund 16.718
Florida Gaming Control Commission 16.7175
Florida Gaming Control Commission

Current through Fall 2025

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