Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540
March 23, 2023
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida amended Rule 2.540 to establish specific definitions and procedures governing service animals and emotional support animals in court facilities and proceedings. The amendments require advance notice for requested accommodations, but failure to provide notice does not bar an otherwise permissible service animal, while lack of notice may result in an emotional support animal being disallowed. The amendments take effect July 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m.