Supreme Court of Florida

In Re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration

September 28, 201136 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 543

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida adopted the proposed amendments to Rules of Judicial Administration 2.505, 2.510, 2.525, 2.526, and 2.530, with minor modifications, and set the amendments to take effect on January 1, 2012. The Court explained its reasoning for each amendment, including the need for client contact information, accessibility compliance, and flexibility in using communication equipment for testimony.