Proposed amendment to Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(a).

The Florida Supreme Court, on its own motion, is considering an amendment to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(a) to require that orders denying motions under that subdivision include a statement that the movant has the right to appeal within 30 days of rendition of the order. The court invites all interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment, which is reproduced in full below, as well as online at www.floridasupremecourt.org/decisions/proposed.shtml. The Florida Bar Criminal Procedure Rules Committee is also invited to file comments. An original and nine paper copies of all comments must be filed with the court on or before October 31, as well as a separate request for oral argument if the person filing the comment wishes to participate in oral argument, which may be scheduled in this case. Electronic copies of all comments also must be filed in accordance with the court's administrative order In re Mandatory Submission of Electronic Copies of Documents, Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC04-84 (Sept. 13, 2004).

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Criminal...

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