Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure
June 10, 2021
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida approved amendments to five Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, with one modification to the juror voir dire questionnaire. The amendments clarify terminology for pretrial release, improve service information for law-enforcement depositions, correct a sentencing-rule cross-reference, protect sensitive juror-identifying information, and clarify the oath and certification requirements for postconviction motions. The amendments become effective July 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m.