Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration
August 29, 2024
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida adopted proposed amendments to several Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration and created a new rule governing self-represented litigants. The amendments modernize language, establish procedures for developing and publishing standard jury instructions, revise sensitive-information and court-records provisions, clarify attorney practices, and update interpreter appointment and retention requirements. The amendments take effect January 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.