Rule 9.410. Sanctions
(a) Court’s Motion. After 10 days’ notice, on its own motion, the court may impose sanctions for any violation of these rules, or for the filing of any proceeding, motion, brief, or other document that is frivolous or in bad faith. Such…
Rule 9.420. Filing; Service of Copies; Computation of Time
Rules Blog Commentary
Updated with rule changes effective April 8, 2021. See In re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the Florida Small Claims Rules, the Florid Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the Florida Family Law Rules…
Rule 9.430. Proceedings by Indigents
(a) Appeals. A party who has the right to seek review by appeal without payment of costs shall, unless the court directs otherwise, file a signed application for determination of indigent status with the clerk of the lower tribunal, using an…
Rule 9.440. Attorneys
(a) Foreign Attorneys. An attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of another state may be permitted to appear in a proceeding upon compliance with Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration…
Rule 9.500. Advisory Opinions to Governor
(a) Filing. A request by the governor for an advisory opinion from the justices of the supreme court on a question affecting gubernatorial powers and duties shall be in writing. The request shall be filed with the clerk of the supreme court.
(b)…
Rule 9.510. Advisory Opinions to Attorney General
(a) Filing. A request by the attorney general for an advisory opinion from the justices of the supreme court concerning the validity of an initiative petition for the amendment of the Florida Constitution shall be in writing. The request shall…
Rule 9.600. Jurisdiction of Lower Tribunal Pending Review
(a) Concurrent Jurisdiction. Only the court may grant an extension of time for any act required by these rules. Before the record is docketed, the lower tribunal shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the court to render orders on…
Rule 9.700. Mediation Rules
(a) Applicability. Rules 9.700 – 9.740 apply to all appellate courts, including circuit courts exercising jurisdiction under rule 9.030(c), district courts of appeal, and the supreme court.
(b) Referral. The court, upon its own motion or…
Rule 9.710. Eligibility For Mediation
Any case filed may be referred to mediation at the discretion of the court,
but under no circumstances may the following categories of actions be referred:
(a) criminal and post-conviction cases;
(b) habeas corpus and extraordinary writs;
(c)…
Rule 9.720. Mediation Procedures
(a) Appearance. If a party to mediation is a public entity required to conduct its business pursuant to chapter 286, Florida Statutes, that party shall be deemed to appear at a mediation conference by the physical presence of a representative…