In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.453

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida adopted new Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.453 governing juror requests to review trial testimony in civil cases. The rule permits readback or playback of testimony under specified safeguards, allows a written response in the court's discretion, and requires courts to explain that transcripts are unavailable when requested. The amendment became effective immediately upon release of the opinion.