In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.148 and 9.210

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure proposed and revised by the Florida Bar’s Appellate Court Rules Committee. The amendments create a new procedure for expedited and confidential appellate review of Florida Mental Health/Baker Act orders and revise briefing limits, terminology, and cross-brief requirements under rule 9.210. The amendments become effective January 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.