Florida

Criminal Procedure

Rule 3.201 – BATTERED-SPOUSE SYNDROME DEFENSE

(a) Battered-Spouse Syndrome. When in any criminal case it shall be intention of the defendant to rely on the defense of battered-spouse syndrome at trial, no evidence offered by the defendant for the purpose of establishing that defense shall be admitted in the case unless advance notice in writing of the defense shall have been given by the defendant as hereinafter provided.
(b) Time for Filing Notice. The defendant shall give notice of intent to rely on the defense of battered-spouse syndrome no later than 30 days prior to trial. The notice shall contain a statement of particulars showing the nature of the defense the defendant expects to prove and the names and addresses of the witnesses by whom the defendant expects to show battered-spouse syndrome, insofar as possible.

FL. R. Crim. P. 3.201

Adopted by 630 So.2d 172, effective 10/21/1993.