Convenience and Payments
The Florida OJCC is evolving yet again, this time as regards appellate records. The accounting surrounding the preparation of a record on appeal has been a challenging process. And, there have been many over the years that have asked "why can't I use a credit card." The day has finally come when that is possible. That process will be available for many payments on March 1, 2023.
Appellants should keep in mind that there are generally three payments to be made when an appeal is undertaken. The first is the filing fee that is due to the Florida First District. The second is the cost of the transcript of proceedings which is no longer ever prepared by the team at the OJCC (outside designated transcriptionist). The third is the cost for the preparation of the record itself (compilation of the transcript, the exhibits, etc.).
The new credit card process we are rolling out now applies only to the third element (payment to DOAH). We cannot accept money for the court (1) or for the transcriptionist (2). Those payments will have to be made in forms acceptable to the Court and the transcriptionist (counsel and parties may always ask the selected transcriptionist about payment methods, which may include credit card or other options, at its discretion). The new process for use of a credit card for the compilation of the record can be reached through the website, click on the "Appeals" button.
Then, proceed via the provided link for the appropriate payment method you wish to use (below). There is the credit card process with which most will be familiar because of other e-commerce experiences. And there is the ACH payment method (which transfers money from bank to bank via an Automated Clearing House). Note that each has a cost associated with it. Those costs are stated on the website and may change from time to time.
