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Part IX: The Trial

Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure – 2026

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Part I: Scope, Purpose, and Construction Part II: General Provisions Part III: Preliminary Proceedings Part IV: Arraignment and Pleas Part V: Pretrial Motions and Defenses Part VI: Discovery Part VII: Substitution of Judge Part VIII: Change of Venue Part IX: The Trial Part X: Conduct of Trial; Jury Instructions Part XI: The Verdict Part XII: Post-trial Motions Part XIII: Judgment Part XIV: Sentence Part XV: Execution of Sentence Part XVI: Criminal Contempt Part XVII: Postconviction Relief
Rule 3.250 Accused as Witness Rule 3.251 Right to Trial by Jury Rule 3.260 Waiver of Jury Trial Rule 3.270 Number of Jurors Rule 3.280 Alternate Jurors Rule 3.281 List of Prospective Jurors Rule 3.290 Challenge to Panel Rule 3.300 Voir Dire Examination, Oath, and Excusing of Member Rule 3.310 Time for Challenge Rule 3.315 Exercise of Challenges Rule 3.320 Manner of Challenge Rule 3.330 Determination of Challenge for Cause Rule 3.340 Effect of Sustaining Challenge Rule 3.350 Peremptory Challenges Rule 3.360 Oath of Trial Jurors Rule 3.361 Witness Attendance and Subpoenas