In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure - 2020 Fast-Track Report

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida approved amendments to several Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure in response to legislation transferring much of the circuit courts’ appellate jurisdiction to the district courts of appeal. The amendments clarify appellate jurisdiction in criminal, collateral, and postconviction proceedings and take effect January 1, 2021, at 12:02 a.m.