Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.245, 8.250, and Form 8.961
March 23, 2023
Summary
The court approved amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.245 and 8.250 and Form 8.961. The amendments clarify that discovery includes electronic materials, revise subpoena-notice and service periods, distinguish pre- and post-adjudication examinations and treatment requirements, and add a shelter-order checkbox concerning protections for active-duty military members. The amendments become effective July 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m.