In Re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

This matter is before the Court for consideration of proposed amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure and the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const; see also § 44.106, Fla. Stat. (2009).

The Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy (Committee) is charged in part with monitoring and recommending amendments to court rules governing alternative dispute resolution procedures and monitoring and recommending revisions to the continuing education, mentorship, and basic mediation training…