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Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.140 governs the process of amending rules of court and The Florida Bar ’ s standing rules committees , generally . Per that rule , the Committee may originate proposals and shall regularly review and reevaluate the rules to advance orderly and inexpensive procedures for the administration of justice . The Committee is comprised of attorneys and judges from across the state who serve three-year terms , up a combined maximum of six consecutive years .
Every trip to the courtroom reminds me that creating and modifying rules and forms is important . Those processes are
strengthened when practitioners and judges share their experiences and insights with the Committee . I am grateful to the many HCBA members who have volunteered time to the Committee , including on an ad hoc basis . If you have an interest in the rulemaking or form-making process , I highly recommend you either apply to serve on the Committee or you contact the Chair or the Committee ’ s staff attorney and request to participate on a subcommittee on an ad hoc basis . The Committee always welcomes ad hoc help , and volunteering ad hoc can be stepping stone to becoming a Committee member .
Serving on the Committee has been one of the most impactful extracurricular activities of my legal career , and I hope in some
small part I have helped the HCBA ’ s lawyers remain informed and involved with the family law rulemaking and form-making processes .
Even if you don ’ t serve on the Committee in any capacity , you have the power to cause the Committee to address important issues by making a referral . You can make a referral by sending an email to the Chair and the staff contact listed under the Committees tab of The Florida Bar website . n
Author : Cory Brandfon – Harris , Hunt & Derr , P . A .
The Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Court
Are you new to the practice of family law ? Do you want to get more involved in the family law community ? Are you interested in getting to know the judges who will be presiding over your family law cases ? Formed in 1995 , The Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Tampa is an organization of family law judges , magistrates , hearing officers , attorneys , and law students , who are dedicated to professionalism , ethics , civility , and excellence in the practice of family law .
If you are interested in becoming a member for the 2023-2024 Inn year , we are accepting applications through June 30 , 2023 .
For more information and an application , visit https :// inns . innsofcourt . org / for-members / inns / the-stann-givens-family-law-american-innof-court-of-tampa . aspx .
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