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FL S7006

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Law" to the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act" and expands its scope to cover document production and premises inspection, not just testimony

  • Establishes a streamlined process where parties from other states can submit a foreign subpoena to a Florida clerk of court, who must promptly issue a corresponding Florida subpoena

  • Defines "state" to include U.S. states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, federally recognized Indian tribes, and U.S. territories

  • Requires that subpoenas issued under the act be served according to Florida law and rules, and that any motions to enforce, quash, or modify subpoenas be filed in the county where discovery is sought

  • Explicitly excludes criminal proceedings from the act's coverage and applies to all discovery requests pending or commenced on or after July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-13

4/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2019
Judiciary1/15/2019

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