Supreme Court of Florida

In Re Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure

March 1, 19671967 Fla. LEXIS 3956

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida adopted a comprehensive compilation of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, which will govern all criminal proceedings in state courts after December 31, 1967. The Court exercised its Article V authority to supersede any conflicting statutes or rules. Committee notes are included for guidance but have no force of law.

Holding

  • Whether the Supreme Court of Florida may adopt and promulgate a comprehensive set of criminal procedure rules under Article V of the Florida Constitution.. The Court adopts the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, which shall govern all criminal proceedings in state courts and supersede any conflicting rules or statutes.

Docket 35433

Cited authorities

  • Rule 1.010
  • Rule 1.6(e)
  • Rule 1.5(c)
  • Rule 5(c)
  • Rule 7(a)
  • Rule 7(c)
  • Rule 7(c)
  • Rule 8(a)

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