Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Covid-19 Emergency Measures Relating to the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar and Amendment to Rule Regulating…
April 9, 2020
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida amended Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 1-12.1 by adding a subdivision authorizing the Chief Justice, during public health or other emergencies, to modify specified Bar Rule deadlines, requirements, and procedures. The amendment was adopted immediately to streamline responses to the COVID-19 emergency and future emergencies, while allowing interested persons seventy-five days to submit comments after adoption.