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Pleadings to be signedRule 8.230

Part III · Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings — A. General Provisions · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

Related statutes: § 39.501 · § 39.802

5 opinions cite Rule 8.230

  1. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 608 So. 2d 478 · SC79591 · Florida Supreme Court 1992

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.230 3 times, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …rule applies only to attorneys. These requirements also should apply to nonattorneys who sign and file papers. This rule conforms with proposed revisions to rules 8.230 and 8.640. RULE 8.090. SPEEDY TRIAL (a) Time. If a petition has been filed alleging a child to have committed a delinquent act, the child shall be brought…

  2. Amendments to the Rules of Juvenile Procedure 783 So. 2d 138 · SC00-644 · Florida Supreme Court 2000

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.230 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …rule applies only to attorneys. These requirements also should apply to nonattorneys who sign and file papers. This rule conforms with proposed revisions to rules 8.230 and 8.640. RULE 8.095. PROCEDURE WHEN CHILD BELIEVED TO BE INCOMPETENT OR INSANE (a) Incompetency At Time of Adjudicatory Hearing or Hearing on Petition…

  3. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 102 So. 3d 451 · SC11-399 · Florida Supreme Court 2012

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.230 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 12 in all courts

    …shall be entitled to receive and must provide service of pleadings and papersdoeuments as provided by rule 8.225. RULE 8.220.-RULE 8.225. [No Change] RULE 8.230.-PLEADINGS TO BE SIGNED (a) Pleading to Be Signed by Attorney. Every written paper document or pleading of a party represented by an attorney shall be…

  4. Amendments to Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 827 So. 2d 219 · SC02-117 · Florida Supreme Court 2002

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.230 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …rule applies only to attorneys. These requirements also should apply to nonattorneys who sign and file papers. This rule conforms with proposed revisions to rules 8.230 and 8.640. RULE 8.110. ADJUDICATORY HEARINGS (a) Appearances; Pleas. The child shall appear before the court at the time *226 set and, unless a written…

  5. Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure 684 So. 2d 756 · SC87656 · Florida Supreme Court 1996

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.230 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …rule applies only to attorneys. These requirements also should apply to non-attorneys who sign and file papers. This rule conforms with proposed revisions to rules 8.230 and 8.640. RULE 8.095. PROCEDURE WHEN CHILD BELIEVED TO BE INCOMPETENT OR INSANE (a) Incompetency At Time of Adjudicatory Hearing or Hearing on Petition…

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(a) Pleading to Be Signed by Attorney. Every written document or pleading of a party represented by an attorney shall be signed in the attorney’s individual name by such attorney, whose Florida Bar number, address, and telephone number, including area code, shall be stated and who shall be duly licensed to practice law in Florida. The attorney may be required by an order of court to vouch for the authority to represent such party and to give the address of such party. Except when otherwise specifically provided by these rules or applicable statute, pleadings as such need not be verified or accompanied by affidavit.

(b) Pleading to Be Signed by Unrepresented Party. A party who has no attorney but who represents himself or herself shall sign a written pleading or other document to be filed and state his or her address and telephone number, including area code.

(c) Effect of Signing Pleading. The signature of a person shall constitute a certificate that the document or pleading has been read; that to the best of the person’s knowledge, information, and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. If a pleading or document is not signed, or is signed with intent to defeat the purpose of this rule, it may be stricken and the action may proceed as though the pleading or document had not been filed.

Amendments since the 1991 renumbering

From the Florida Bar edition's table of amending opinions. Where it lists a range of rules ("8.400–8.410"), each rule in the range today is listed.

Committee notes (2)

1991 Amendment. The current rule implies that a written pleading must be filed. No written pleadings are required.

1992 Amendment. s. (a) and (c) The language from (a) was moved to create this new subdivision. The current rule only applies to attorneys. These requirements also should apply to nonattorneys who sign and file papers. This change conforms to proposed changes for rules 8.085 and 8.640.