In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure

This matter is before the Court for consideration of proposed amendments to the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and the Florida Family Law Rules. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

By administrative order dated July 6, 2004, the Court charged the Task Force on Treatment-Based Drug Courts (Task Force)1 with the following:

*2511. Develop strategies to assist judges with integrating drug court principles in family court proceedings.

2. Review national and state evaluations on drug courts and develop recommended standards of practice for…