Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420, the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and the…
March 4, 2021
Summary
The Court adopted further amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure and Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure after considering post-adoption comments and committee responses. The amendments clarify that a minor may seek a judicial waiver of parental notice and consent or consent only, revise related forms and terminology, and conform appellate provisions to those changes. The amendments became effective immediately upon release of the opinion.