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Criminal law — Competency to stand trial — Restoration of competency

Oct 01st, 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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FLORIDA SUPREME COURT AMENDS FRAMEWORK FOR CASE MANAGEMENT OF CIVIL CASES

Sep 27th, 2024 in by admin

In re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, 49 Fla. L. Weekly S137 (Fla. May 23, 2024):  To codify some of the active case management rules and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the Florida Supreme Court amended Rules of…


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