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FL S0672

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles Dean

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends service of process rules for criminal witness subpoenas commanding appearance for a deposition to allow posting at witness's residence after only one failed service attempt, instead of three attempts required for court appearances.

  • Maintains the requirement that subpoenas for court appearances may only be posted after three attempts to serve at different times and dates have failed.

  • Requires subpoenas be posted at least 5 days before the witness's required appearance date.

  • Reenacts cross-references in s. 48.196(2) and s. 409.257(5), Florida Statutes to incorporate the amendments to s. 48.031.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Service of Process

Last Action

Chapter No. 2015-59

5/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2015
Criminal Justice3/4/2015
Judiciary2/6/2015

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