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1997 Florida Code
TITLE V JUDICIAL BRANCH
Chapter 39 Proceedings Relating To Children  
PART II DEPENDENCY CASES (ss. 39.39-39.418)
39.415   Appointed counsel; compensation.

139.415  Appointed counsel; compensation.--If counsel is entitled to receive compensation for representation pursuant to court appointment in a dependency proceeding, such compensation shall not exceed $1,000 at the trial level and $2,500 at the appellate level.

History.--s. 12, ch. 84-311.

1Note.--Section 1, ch. 92-37, provides that "[n]otwithstanding the provisions of chapter 39, Florida Statutes, to the contrary, the attorneys whose compensation was provided in the November 1989 Supplemental Appropriations Act and is continued in subsequent general appropriations acts shall provide legal representation in cases arising under sections 39.40-39.474, Florida Statutes."

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