12/8/22 Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments: In Re: Report and Recommendations of the Workgroup on Improved Resolution of Civil Cases SC22-122 

The Workgroup on Improved Resolution of Civil Cases has submitted a final report proposing amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, the Florida Small Claims Rules, and the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators. Proposed amendments would provide for court case management of civil cases with early judicial intervention, adherence to established deadlines, and reporting of case management data. This Court invited comments from interested parties and received 68 comments. The Workgroup filed a response to the comments and suggested revisions to its initial proposed amendments.