The Bar Board of Governors now has the authority, subject to a Supreme Court review, to set an annual fee for pro hac vice attorneys who handle cases in Florida courts.

The court on December 9 approved changes to Bar Rule 1-3.10 and the Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.510, both which address out-of-state non-Bar members who handle cases in Florida. The changes were advanced by the Bar and the RGPJA Committee.

“The proposed amendments address repetitiveness between the two rules, ensure consistency between them, and alter the fee structure for pro hac vice admission by establishing an annual renewal fee in addition to the existing application fee — with the amount for both fees to be set by the executive director of the Bar,” the opinion said.