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Florida Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure govern civil litigation in Florida circuit and county courts, covering pleadings, motions, discovery, trial procedure, and judgment. Includes plain-English summaries and committee notes.

Browse all 94 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

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Rule 1.010 Scope and Title of Rules Rule 1.020 Privacy and Court Records Rule 1.030 Nonverification of Pleadings Rule 1.040 One Form of Action Rule 1.041 Limited Appearance Attorneys Rule 1.050 When Action Commenced Rule 1.060 Transfers of Actions Rule 1.061 Choice of Forum Rule 1.070 Process Rule 1.071 Constitutional Challenge to State Statute or County or Municipal Charter, Ordinance, or Franchise; Notice by Party Rule 1.080 Service and Filing of Pleadings; Orders; Documents; And Transcripts Rule 1.090 Time Rule 1.100 Pleadings and Motions Rule 1.110 General Rules of Pleading Rule 1.115 Pleading Mortgage Foreclosures Rule 1.120 Pleading Special Matters Rule 1.130 Attaching Copy of Cause of Action and Exhibits Rule 1.140 Defenses Rule 1.150 Sham Pleadings Rule 1.160 Motions Rule 1.170 Counterclaims and Crossclaims Rule 1.180 Third-party Practice Rule 1.190 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings Rule 1.200 Case Management; Pretrial Procedure Rule 1.201 Complex Litigation Rule 1.202 Conferral Prior to Filing Motions Rule 1.210 Parties Rule 1.220 Class Actions Rule 1.221 Homeowners’ Associations and Condominium Associations Rule 1.222 Mobile Homeowners’ Associations Rule 1.230 Interventions Rule 1.240 Interpleader Rule 1.250 Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties Rule 1.260 Survivor; Substitution of Parties Rule 1.270 Consolidation; Separate Trials Rule 1.280 General Provisions Governing Discovery Rule 1.285 Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Materials Rule 1.290 Depositions Before Action or Pending Appeal Rule 1.300 Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken Rule 1.310 Depositions on Oral Examination Rule 1.320 Depositions Upon Written Questions Rule 1.330 Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings Rule 1.340 Interrogatories to Parties Rule 1.350 Production of Documents and Things and Entry on Land for Inspection and Other Purposes Rule 1.351 Production of Documents and Things Without Deposition Rule 1.360 Examination of Persons Rule 1.370 Requests for Admission Rule 1.380 Failure to Make Discovery; Sanctions Rule 1.390 Depositions of Expert Witnesses Rule 1.410 Subpoena Rule 1.420 Dismissal of Actions Rule 1.430 Demand for Jury Trial; Waiver Rule 1.431 Trial Jury Rule 1.440 Setting Action for Trial Rule 1.442 Proposals for Settlement Rule 1.450 Evidence Rule 1.452 Questions by Jurors Rule 1.453 Jury Request to Review Testimony Rule 1.455 Juror Notebooks Rule 1.460 Motions to Continue Trial Rule 1.470 Exceptions Unnecessary; Jury Instructions Rule 1.480 Motion for a Directed Verdict Rule 1.481 Verdicts Rule 1.490 Magistrates Rule 1.491 General Magistrates for Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Matters Rule 1.500 Defaults and Final Judgments Thereon Rule 1.510 Summary Judgment Rule 1.520 View Rule 1.525 Motions for Costs and Attorneys’ Fees Rule 1.530 Motions for New Trial and Rehearing; Amendments of Judgments; Remittitur or Additur Rule 1.535 [repealed Aug. 25, 2022, Effective Oct. 1, 2022] Rule 1.540 Relief from Judgment, Decrees, or Orders Rule 1.545 Final Disposition Form Rule 1.550 Executions and Final Process Rule 1.560 Discovery in Aid of Execution Rule 1.570 Enforcement of Final Judgments Rule 1.580 Writ of Possession Rule 1.590 Process in Behalf of and Against Persons Not Parties Rule 1.600 Deposits in Court Rule 1.610 Injunctions Rule 1.620 Receivers Rule 1.625 Proceedings Against Surety on Judicial Bonds Rule 1.630 Extraordinary Remedies Rule 1.650 Medical Malpractice Presuit Screening Rule Rule 1.700 Rules Common to Mediation and Arbitration Rule 1.710 Mediation Rules Rule 1.720 Mediation Procedures Rule 1.730 Completion of Mediation Rule 1.750 County Court Actions Rule 1.800 Exclusions from Arbitration Rule 1.810 Selection and Compensation of Arbitrators Rule 1.820 Hearing Procedures for Non-binding Arbitration Rule 1.830 Voluntary Binding Arbitration Rule 1.900 Forms

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure cover?
These 94 rules govern how civil cases are handled in Florida's circuit and county courts, covering everything from how to file a complaint to how judgments are entered. They set the procedures for pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial so that all parties follow the same process. If you are involved in a civil lawsuit in Florida state court, these are the rules that apply to your case.
How are the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure different from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?
The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure apply only in Florida state courts, while the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure govern cases filed in U.S. district courts. Although the two sets of rules share a similar structure and were developed with some of the same principles in mind, they differ in specific deadlines, discovery procedures, and filing requirements. If your case is in a Florida circuit or county court, you follow Fla.R.Civ.P., not the federal rules.
Where in these rules can I find information about discovery, like depositions and document requests?
Discovery is covered in a dedicated section of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, where you will find rules on depositions, interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and related procedures. The plain-English summaries on this page can help you quickly identify which rule addresses a specific discovery method. Using the search or table of contents is a good way to jump directly to the discovery rules without reading through the entire rule set.