Supreme Court of Florida

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.140

September 29, 201641 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 413

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Rules 3.781, 3.802, and 9.141 of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure and Appellate Procedure, making the changes effective immediately. The Court considered a limited number of public comments before finalizing the language. The amendments clarify application procedures, findings, counsel rights, and record‑keeping for juvenile sentencing reviews and post‑conviction proceedings.