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Amendments to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

The Supreme Court of Florida has adopted amendments to its Rules of Appellate Procedure, including changes to definitions, document formatting, record preparation, and filing procedures. These amendments align with recent updates to the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration and become effective on July 1, 2026.

Florida Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to Bar Professionalism Expectations

The Supreme Court of Florida has adopted amendments to The Florida Bar's Professionalism Expectations. The amendments modify several expectations related to billing practices, client representation, discovery responses, and communication with support personnel. These changes become effective on May 18, 2026.

Jeromee Saffold v. State of Florida - Plea Withdrawal Post-Appeal

The Supreme Court of Florida held that the good-cause standard under Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.170(f) does not apply to defendants seeking to withdraw their pleas after a sentence has been vacated on direct appeal and prior to resentencing. This decision clarifies the process for plea withdrawals in post-appeal proceedings.