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Fla. Prob. R. 5.540

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Rule 5.540 Hearings

Part III: Guardianship

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(a) Application. All hearings under chapter 744 and under section 393.12, Florida Statutes, shall be open unless the alleged incapacitated person, adjudicated ward, or person alleged to have a developmental disability elects to have the hearing closed.

(b) Election. An election to close a hearing may be made before the hearing by filing a written notice. Subject to the court’s approval, an election to close or reopen a hearing may be made at any time during the hearing by oral or written motion.

Rule 5.540 Hearings

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