Navigation Rep. Hillary Cassel Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bipartisan measure, crafted with the help of the Family Law Section, that would mandate safe locations in every county for parents to exchange minor children. DeSantis late Wednesday signed HB 385 by Democratic Rep. Hillary Cassel, an Orlando attorney, and Republican Rep. Joel Rudman, a Navarre […]
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Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Second Region, honored with Governor’s Sterling Award
Group members representing the Regional Counsel performed a skit demonstrating the steps of a dependency court case. Through this exercise, the team showcased the benefits provided by social workers who assist the legal team, a partnership that results in vast financial savings by shortening the time children remain in foster care and reducing the time […]
Amendments to Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510 (Summary Judgment) as well as new Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202 (Conferral Prior to Filing Motions)
SC2024-0662_060524_Publication Notice
Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure 1.200 (Case Management; Pretrial Procedure), 1.201 (Complex Litigation), 1.280 (General Provisions Governing Discovery), 1.440 (Setting Action for Trial), and 1.460 (Motions to Continue Trial)
SC2023-0962_060524_Publication Notice
Proposed amendments to General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.505 (Attorneys)
The Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee, in compliance with Florida Rule of General Application and Judicial Administration 2.140(b)(2), invite comments on proposed Rule 2.505 (Attorneys). Interested persons have until July 31, 2024, to submit any comments, electronically, to Judge Santo DiGangi, Chair of the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee, […]