Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420 and 2.533
June 8, 2023
Summary
The court adopted amendments to Rule 2.420 governing public access to and protection of judicial branch records, including confidentiality for documents related to settlements of minors’ claims and wards’ claims. It also adopted new Rule 2.533 authorizing specified judges, clerks, deputy clerks, and persons otherwise authorized under Florida law to administer oaths and affirmations in court. The amendments were made effective July 1, 2023, subject to a post-adoption comment period.