Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.030 and 3.704
December 7, 2023
Summary
The court adopted amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.030 and 3.704 proposed by the Criminal Procedure Rules Committee. The amendments add exceptions concerning paper-document deposits, revise the Criminal Punishment Code's treatment of maximum sentences, and require a stipulation or jury finding before imposing prison under section 775.082(10), Florida Statutes. The amendments take effect April 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.