Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.116 and 3.132
April 24, 2025
Summary
The court approved amendments to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.132 governing pretrial detention and made a conforming amendment to Rule 3.116 concerning communication technology. The revised detention rule establishes procedures for motions and hearings, custody and release conditions, continuances, evidentiary limits, the State’s burden, required findings, and reconsideration. The amendments become effective May 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.