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Criminal law — Competency to stand trial — Restoration of competency

Oct 18th, 2024 in by admin

Criminal law -- Competency to stand trial -- Restoration of competency -- Neither rule 3.212(c)(2) nor due process requires that court make restorability findings before ordering that competency restoration treatment be administered to defendant in jail -- “Substantial probability” that…


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AMENDMENT TO RULES 1.510 AND A NEW RULE 1.202

Oct 15th, 2024 in by admin

AMENDMENT TO RULES 1.510 AND A NEW RULE 1.202 In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510 and New Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202, 49 Fla. L. Weekly S138 (Fla. May 23, 2024): The court on its own…


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