In Re Amendments to Florida Rules of Judicial Administration-Rule 2.236

The Florida Courts Technology Commission (FCTC or Commission) has filed a petition asking the Court to adopt a new Rule of Judicial Administration that establishes the FCTC as a standing Supreme Court commission. 1 We have jurisdiction 2 and adopt the new rule.

After the FCTC filed its petition, we published the proposed new rule for comment. The Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers (FACC) filed a comment, to which the FCTC filed a response. After considering the petition, the FACC’s comment, and the FCTC’s response, we adopt new Rule of Judicial Administration 2.236, Florida…