Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.220
September 4, 2025
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida amended Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.220 to implement statutory protections governing discovery depositions of sexual-offense victims under age 16. The amendments create procedures for requesting and conducting hearings, establish a presumption against depositions of certain victims under age 12, authorize protective conditions, and require written court orders. The amendments take effect October 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.