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Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration – 2026

The Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration govern court administration, e-filing, e-service, public records access, and the practice of law in Florida courts. Includes plain-English summaries and committee notes.

Browse all 57 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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Part I: General Provisions Part II: State Court Administration Part III: Judicial Officers Part IV: Judicial Proceedings and Records Part V: Practice of Law

Part I: General Provisions

Rule 2.110 Scope and Purpose Rule 2.120 Definitions Rule 2.130 Priority of Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 2.140 Amending Rules of Court Rule 2.150 Self-represented Litigants

Part II: State Court Administration

Rule 2.205 The Supreme Court Rule 2.210 District Courts of Appeal Rule 2.215 Trial Court Administration Rule 2.220 Conferences of Judges Rule 2.225 Judicial Management Council Rule 2.230 Trial Court Budget Commission Rule 2.235 District Court of Appeal Budget Commission Rule 2.236 Florida Courts Technology Commission Rule 2.240 Determination of Need for Additional Judges Rule 2.241 Determination of the Necessity to Increase, Decrease, or Redefine Judicial Circuits and Appellate Districts Rule 2.244 Judicial Compensation Rule 2.245 Case Reporting System for Trial Courts Rule 2.250 Time Standards for Trial and Appellate Courts and Reporting Requirements Rule 2.255 Statewide Grand Jury Rule 2.256 Juror Time Management Rule 2.260 Change of Venue Rule 2.265 Municipal Ordinance Violations Rule 2.270 Supreme Court Committees on Standard Jury Instructions

Part III: Judicial Officers

Rule 2.310 Judicial Discipline, Removal, Retirement, and Suspension Rule 2.320 Continuing Judicial Education Rule 2.330 Disqualification of Trial Judges Rule 2.340 Judicial Attire Rule 2.345 Electronic Signature of Court Official

Part IV: Judicial Proceedings and Records

Rule 2.410 Possession of Court Records Rule 2.420 Public Access to and Protection of Judicial Branch Records Rule 2.423 “Marsy’s Law” Crime Victim Information Within Court Filing Rule 2.425 Minimization of the Filing of Sensitive Information Rule 2.430 Retention of Court Records Rule 2.440 Retention of Judicial Branch Administrative Records Rule 2.450 Technological Coverage of Judicial Proceedings Rule 2.451 Use of Electronic Devices

Part V: Practice of Law

Rule 2.505 Attorneys Rule 2.510 Foreign Attorneys Rule 2.511 Florida Courts E-filing Portal Rule 2.514 Computing and Extending Time Rule 2.515 Signature and Representations to Court Rule 2.516 Service Rule 2.520 Documents Rule 2.525 Filing Rule 2.526 Accessibility of Information and Technology Rule 2.530 Communication Technology Rule 2.533 Oaths and Affirmations in Court Rule 2.535 Court Reporting Rule 2.540 Requests for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities Rule 2.545 Case Management Rule 2.546 Active and Inactive Case Status Rule 2.550 Calendar Conflicts Rule 2.555 Initiation of Criminal Proceedings Rule 2.560 Appointment of Spoken Language Court Interpreters for Non-english-speaking and Limited-english-proficient Persons Rule 2.565 Retention of Spoken Language Court Interpreters for Non-english-speaking and Limited-english-proficient Persons by Attorneys or Self-represented Litigants Rule 2.570 Parental-leave Continuance Rule 2.580 Standard Jury Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration cover?
These 56 rules govern the day-to-day administration of Florida's court system, including how documents are filed and served electronically, how courts handle public records requests, and how lawyers are expected to conduct themselves in Florida proceedings. They apply broadly across case types, so they come into play whether you are involved in a civil, criminal, family, or appellate matter in a Florida court.
How are these rules different from Florida's other court rules?
While Florida has separate rule sets for civil procedure, criminal procedure, appellate procedure, and family law, the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration sit underneath all of them as a foundation for how courts operate statewide. Think of them as the rules about running the court system itself, covering topics like e-filing requirements and court technology, rather than the step-by-step procedures for a specific type of case.
Where in these rules can I find the requirements for e-filing and e-service in Florida courts?
The e-filing and e-service requirements are addressed in the rules covering electronic filing and the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, which spell out who must file electronically, how service by email works, and what technical standards apply. The plain-English summaries on each rule page at courtrules.net can help you quickly spot which rules are relevant to your situation and what the key requirements are under Fla.R.Gen.Prac.