Navigation Sen. Gary Farmer A South Florida lawmaker has filed a measure that would make “traumatic brain injury” a factor when determining a defendant’s competence to proceed. Sen. Gary Farmer, Jr., D-Ft. Lauderdale, and an attorney, filed SB 218 September 14. The measure has been referred to the Judiciary, Criminal Justice and Appropriations committees. There is […]
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YLD shares its social media platforms with local affiliates
Determined to empower local affiliates, promote diversity, and extend its social media reach, the Young Lawyers Division is practicing the art of collaboration. Beginning September 28 and continuing through the next eight months, the YLD is turning over its social media accounts — Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram — to a featured VBA as part of […]
Bar comments on court’s COVID-19 Workgroup rules petition
The Florida Bar is not recommending changes to a Supreme Court COVID-19 Workgroup rules petition regarding remote technology, but it is suggesting committee notes or court comments. The proposed amendments are designed to facilitate greater use of remote proceedings and center on a proposed rewrite to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530 […]
Bill would make juvenile confessions inadmissible if obtained by ‘deception’
Rep. Travaris “Tray” McCurdy A Central Florida lawmaker has filed a measure that would make juvenile confessions inadmissible if obtained by “deception.” Rep. Travaris “Tray” McCurdy, D-Orlando, filed HB 109 September 15. The bill faces hearings in the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee and Judiciary before reaching the House floor. So far, there is […]
Measure would increase the percentage of votes needed to amend the constitution
Rep. Rick Roth A South Florida lawmaker is renewing an effort to make it more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution. Rep. Rick Roth, R-Palm Beach Gardens, filed HJR 177 September 22. The measure has yet to receive committee references ahead of the 60-day session that convenes January 11. There is no Senate companion.