In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court adopted amendments to Appellate Rules 9.190, 9.400, and 9.440, effective July 1, 2023. Rule 9.190(d) was streamlined by cross-referencing Rule 9.400 for attorneys’ fees motions in administrative appeals, eliminating separate requirements. Rule 9.400(b) was updated to tie the deadline for attorneys’ fees motions in discretionary review proceedings to the filing of jurisdictional briefs. Rule 9.440 was amended to clarify that termination of limited appearance uses form 9.900(n) and to permit attorney withdrawal without a court order when substitution is by another attorney in the same firm or agency.

Holdings

1. The Court adopts the amendments as proposed by the Committee.

Questions Presented

1. Whether to adopt proposed amendments to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.190, 9.400, and 9.440.

Disposition

other