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Computation and enlargement of timeRule 8.630

Part IV · Proceedings for Families and Children in Need of Services · Rules of Juvenile Procedure (October 1, 2026 ed.)

5 opinions cite Rule 8.630

  1. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, Florida Probate Rules, Florida Rules of Traffic Court, Florida Small Claims Rules, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure SC21-1049 · Florida Supreme Court 2021

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.630 1 time, the section generally

    …as defined and regulated by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530. (4) [NO CHANGE] (e)-(h) [NO CHANGE] RULE 8.630. COMPUTATION AND ENLARGEMENT OF TIME (a) Computation. Computation of time shall be governed by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.630 1 time: (c)(2)

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …Amendment, (a)(6) This creates a procedure for dismissal similar to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(c)(4). 1992 Amendments, (d) Rules 8.240(c)(2) and 8.630(c)(2) allow 5 days for service by mail. This change conforms this rule. (f) The current rule implies that a written pleading must be filed. No written pleadings…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.630 1 time: (c)(2)

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …Amendment, (a)(6) This creates a procedure for dismissal similar to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(c)(4). 1992 Amendments, (d) Rules 8.240(c)(2) and 8.630(c)(2) allow 5 days for service by mail. This change conforms this rule. (f) The current rule implies that a written pleading must be filed. No written pleadings…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.630 1 time: (e)(2)

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …Amendment, (a)(6) This creates a procedure for dismissal similar to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(c)(4). . 1992 Amendments, (d) Rules 8.240(c)(2) and 8.630(e)(2) allow 5 days for service by mail. This change conforms this rule. (f) The current rule implies that a written pleading must be filed. No written pleadings…

  5. 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 8.630 1 time: (c)(2)

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …Amendment, (a)(6) This creates a procedure for dismissal similar to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(c)(4). 1992 Amendments, (d) Rules 8.240(c)(2) and 8.630(c)(2) allow 5 days for service by mail. This change conforms this rule. (f) The current rule implies that a written pleading must be filed. No written pleadings…

Cited as rule 8.630 under earlier numbering (2)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.630 before that number meant this rule: before the rules were renumbered on July 1, 1991, or before this rule was adopted (effective 1991-07-01). They are about a different rule.

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(a) Computation. Computation of time shall be governed by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration, except for rule 8.655, to which 2.514(a)(2)(C) shall not apply and the statutory time period shall govern.

(b) Enlargement of Time. When by these rules, by a notice given thereunder, or by order of court an act is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time, the court for good cause shown may, at any time in its discretion, (1) with or without notice order the period enlarged if the request is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order, or (2) upon motion made and notice after the expiration of the specified period permit the act to be done where the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect; but it may not, except as provided by law or elsewhere in these rules, extend the time for making motion for new trial, for rehearing, or for vacation of judgment or for taking an appeal. This rule shall not be construed to apply to detention or shelter hearings.

(c) Time for Service of Motions and Notice of Hearing. A copy of any written motion which may not be heard ex parte and a copy of the notice of the hearing thereof shall be served a reasonable time before the time specified for the hearing.

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.