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.