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Find the latest updates and links to the rules of civil, criminal, probate, appellate, family and other court procedures in Florida. Learn about the rules, opinions, standards and resources for court technology and interpreters.
https://www.floridabar.org/rules/florida-standard-jury-instructions/
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Florida Rules of Court Procedure: Florida Rules of Court Procedure arranged by area of law. Florida Standard Jury Instructions : Standard Jury Instructions for each type — Civil, Contract and Business, Criminal, and Jimmy Ryce (Involuntary Civil Commitment) cases — are prepared by the Florida Supreme Court Standard Jury Instructions ...
Learn how Florida adopted the federal summary judgment standard in 2021 and what it means for litigators. Compare the old and new rules, the amendments, and the practical tips for using the new rule.
The court adopted a combination of two proposals to create a framework for active case management with a focus on adhering to deadlines based on the complexity of the case. The amendments also alter discovery by requiring certain initial disclosures, by imposing a duty to supplement, and by requiring that discovery be proportional to the needs of the case.
Learn the distinction between motions for reconsideration and rehearing of nonfinal orders in Florida civil cases. Reconsideration is based on the trial court's inherent authority, while rehearing is governed by Rule 1.530.
Learn how to use Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.440 to set a case for trial when it is at issue. The rule defines when a case is at issue, how to file a notice for trial, and when the trial court must set the case for trial.
Learn how the Florida Supreme Court amended Rule 1.510 in 2020 to align it with the federal rule and most other states. See the key changes, the application to pending cases, and the practical effects of the new rule.
The Court’s procedures are governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (the “Federal Rules”), the Local Rules of the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida (the “Local Rules”), and the individual practices set out below. In addition, litigants are expected to comply with all procedures and rules set ...
Learn how the amended rule addresses the loss of electronically stored information (ESI) in litigation and the factors to consider when applying sanctions. The article also compares the rule with federal Rule 37 (e) and provides examples of ESI issues.
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Civil Procedure Rules. See the Rules of Procedure page for full text of the rules and any proposed amendments. Civil Procedure Rules Committee Materials. Staff Contact: Heather Telfer Phone: 850-561-5833.
