On May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court of Florida acting on its own motion amended Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.515. The amendment, which took effect June 15, 2026, requires attorneys and self-represented litigants to certify that legal authorities cited in filings are accurate.
It also authorizes judges to impose sanctions for noncompliance.
The court invites all interested persons to comment on the amendments which are reproduced in full online at www.supremecourt.flcourts.gov/SC2026-0673.
Comments must be filed on or before Aug. 11, 2026. If filed by an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar, the comment must be electronically filed via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Any person unable to submit a comment electronically must mail or hand deliver the originally signed comment to the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the Clerk, 500 S. Duval St., Tallahassee, Florida, 32399.