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In Re: Amendment to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.140
Overview
- The Florida Supreme Court exercised its inherent authority to amend Rule 2.140 of the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, specifically updating subdivision (g). The amendment modifies procedural requirements for parties in civil actions, impacting filing, service, and compliance standards statewide.
- The amendment redefines the scope and timing of mandatory disclosures required under subdivision (g), tightening deadlines for initial pleadings.
- New provisions impose heightened verification obligations on attorneys, including electronic signatures and certifications of completeness.
- Courts may now sanction non‑compliant parties more aggressively, including automatic stay of proceedings until compliance is achieved.
- The change aligns Florida’s practice rules with recent amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, promoting procedural uniformity.
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# In Re: Amendment to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.140 **Source:** [CourtListener Florida Supreme Court](https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10760845/in-re-amendment-to-florida-rule-of-general-practice-and-judicial/) **Author:** Supreme Court of Florida **Published:** 2025-12-18 **Jurisdiction:** Florida ## Summary - The Florida Supreme Court exercised its inherent authority to amend Rule 2.140 of the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, specifically updating subdivision (g). The amendment modifies procedural requirements for parties in civil actions, impacting filing, service, and compliance standards statewide. - The amendment redefines the scope and timing of mandatory disclosures required under subdivision (g), tightening deadlines for initial pleadings. - New provisions impose heightened verification obligations on attorneys, including electronic signatures and certifications of completeness. - Courts may now sanction non‑compliant parties more aggressively, including automatic stay of proceedings until compliance is achieved. - The change aligns Florida’s practice rules with recent amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, promoting procedural uniformity. ## ContentSupreme Court of Florida ____________ No. SC2025-1750 ____________ IN RE: AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA RULE OF GENERAL PRACTICE AND JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION 2.140. December 18, 2025 PER CURIAM. The Court, on its own motion, amends Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.140 (Amending Rules of Court). 1 Subdivision (g) of rule 2.140 discusses the
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