Proposed $10 Filing Fee for Jacksonville Code Violations

Original title: ORD-MC Amend Sec 609.109 (Applicable Chapters & Parts), Ch 609 (Code Enforcement Citations), Ord Code, to Update Schedule “A1” Relating to Court Costs by Adding a Filing Fee of $10 for Violations of the Jax Ord Code, in Accordance with Sec 34.045, F.S.; Amend Sec 634.102 (Assessment of Court Cost by Circuit & County Courts), Ch 634 (Fines & Costs), Ord Code, to Correct Statutory References for Collection of Court Costs & Add a New Subsec for Assessing a Filing Fee for Violations of the Jax Ord Code; Prov for Codification Instructions (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Johnson) 4/28/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 5/4/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/5/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/12/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents cited for code violations may face an additional $10 fee if this ordinance is passed.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance proposes adding a $10 filing fee to court costs for violations of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code. It also updates legal references to ensure the city correctly collects these fees in accordance with state law.

Why It Matters

Residents cited for code violations may face an additional $10 fee if this ordinance is passed.

Key Facts

The ordinance introduces a new $10 filing fee for Jacksonville code violations.
The proposal updates local code to align with state statutory requirements for court costs.
The bill is currently under review by city committees and requires a public hearing.