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FL S7006
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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Defines "state" to include U.S. states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, federally recognized Indian tribes, and U.S. territories
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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
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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