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Pleadings to be signedRule 8.640

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

4 opinions cite Rule 8.640

  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 8.640 3 times, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …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 to an…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.640 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 8 in all courts

    …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 Alleging…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.640 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …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 plea has…

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

    Rule amendment This opinion cites Rule 8.640 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …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 Alleging…

Cited as rule 8.640 under earlier numbering (2)

These opinions cite a rule numbered 8.640 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) Pleadings to Be Signed by Attorney. Every written paper or pleading of a party represented by an attorney shall be signed in the attorney’s individual name by the 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 need not be verified or accompanied by affidavit.

(b) Pleadings to Be Signed by Unrepresented Party. A party who is unrepresented shall sign a written pleading or other paper to be filed and state the party’s address and telephone number, including area code.

(c) Effect of Signing Pleading. The signature of a person shall constitute a certificate that the paper 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 paper 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 paper had not been served.

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 (1)

1992 Amendment. (a) and (c) The language from (a) was moved to create this new subdivision. The current rule applies only to attorneys. These requirements also should apply to nonattorneys who sign and file papers. This rule conforms to proposed revisions to rules 8.085 and 8.230. (b) The current rule implies that a written pleading must be filed. No written pleadings are required.