In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.205

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida, on its own motion, amended Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.205(a)(4)(A) to prohibit assigning retired justices or other qualified judges to the Supreme Court once seven sitting duly sworn justices are available, invoking its constitutional authority and the goal of efficient judicial management. The amendment becomes effective immediately upon release of the opinion.