Court declines to Amend Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.134 and 3.191
The Criminal Law Section filed strong comments to the Florida Supreme Court in this matter opposing the proposed changes to Florida’s speedy trial rules. After consideration of those comments, along with the others filed in [...]
Criminal Law Section Advocates for Greater Use of Remote Court Proceedings
The 2,500-member Criminal Law Section is lending its voice to a growing chorus calling for greater use of remote court proceedings as the deadly COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge. In an August 4 letter to [...]
Criminal Law Section ZOOM Backgrounds
Dear Criminal Law Section Member, I hope that you are enjoying our move into the Spring season and the slow reopening of the Courts around the State. We wanted to let you know that our [...]
Capital Cases Committee Report
The Capital Cases Committee report was referenced in a Florida Bar News Article, MOST CAPITAL CASES ON HOLD FOR NOW by Jim Ash on October 16, 2020. You can find the full committee report below: [...]
Remembering Albert J. Krieger
Dear CLS Members, We are sad to announce that our dear friend and colleague, Albert Krieger, passed away peacefully the other night at the age of 96. Mr. Krieger was honored by the Section with [...]
New Emergency Order AOSC20-23 Suspends Jury Trials Until July 2, 2020 and Expands Remote Hearings
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER, AOSC20-23, PLEASE VISIT THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT’S WEBSITE. "Chief Justice issues emergency order expanding remote hearings and suspending jury trials into early July statewide. Acting on the recommendations of [...]