In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration - 2017 Regular-Cycle Report

Summary

The court adopted numerous amendments to the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, including amendments governing rulemaking procedures, foreign-attorney appearances, and service of pleadings and documents. It declined amendments that would have substantially expanded the Rules of Judicial Administration Committee’s coordinating responsibilities because they could cause delay and overburden the committee. The amendments were made effective January 1, 2018, with a later comment period for the amendments adopted on the court’s own motion.