Florida

Criminal Procedure

Criminal Procedure

Rule 3.030 – SERVICE AND FILING OF PLEADINGS AND DOCUMENTS

(a) Service. Every pleading subsequent to the initial indictment or information on which a defendant is to be tried unless the court otherwise orders, and every order not entered in open court, every written motion unless it is one about which a hearing ex parte is authorized, and every written notice, demand, and similar document shall be served on each party in conformity with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. Nothing herein shall be construed to require a plea of not guilty be in writing.
(b) Filing. Filings of all pleadings and documents shall comply with Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.505, 2.515, and 2.525.
(c) Deposit with the Clerk. Any paper document that is a judgment and sentence or required by statute or rule to be sworn to or notarized shall be filed and deposited with the clerk immediately thereafter. The clerk shall maintain deposited original paper documents in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.430, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

FL. R. Crim. P. 3.030

Amended by 265 So.3d 494, effective January 1, 2019; amended effective January 1, 2019; amended by 102 So.3d 451, effective 10/1/2013; amended by 102 So.3d 505, effective 9/1/2012; amended by 794 So.2d 457, effective 1/1/2001.

Committee Notes.

1968 Adoption. Taken from the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule; (a) amended by deleting reference to trial on affidavit.

2000 Amendment. Fraudulent manipulation of electronically transmitted service should be considered contemptuous and dealt with by appropriate sanctions by the court.