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fl-evidence-ch90_90-101
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fl
90.101. Short title.
90.101 Short title.—This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Evidence Code.”History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.101
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.101
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-102
statute
fl
90.102. Construction.
90.102 Construction.—This chapter shall replace and supersede existing statutory or common law in conflict with its provisions.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.102
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.102
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-103
statute
fl
90.103. Scope; applicability.
90.103 Scope; applicability.— (1) Unless otherwise provided by statute, this code applies to the same proceedings that the general law of evidence applied to before the effective date of this code. (2) This act shall apply to criminal proceedings related to crimes committed after the effective date of this code and to...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.103
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.103
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-104
statute
fl
90.104. Rulings on evidence.
90.104 Rulings on evidence.— (1) A court may predicate error, set aside or reverse a judgment, or grant a new trial on the basis of admitted or excluded evidence when a substantial right of the party is adversely affected and:(a) When the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to strike appears ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.104
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.104
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-105
statute
fl
90.105. Preliminary questions.
90.105 Preliminary questions.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the court shall determine preliminary questions concerning the qualification of a person to be a witness, the existence of a privilege, or the admissibility of evidence. (2) When the relevancy of evidence depends upon the existence of a prelimina...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.105
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.105
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-106
statute
fl
90.106. Summing up and comment by judge.
90.106 Summing up and comment by judge.—A judge may not sum up the evidence or comment to the jury upon the weight of the evidence, the credibility of the witnesses, or the guilt of the accused.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.106
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.106
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-107
statute
fl
90.107. Limited admissibility.
90.107 Limited admissibility.—When evidence that is admissible as to one party or for one purpose, but inadmissible as to another party or for another purpose, is admitted, the court, upon request, shall restrict such evidence to its proper scope and so inform the jury at the time it is admitted.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-2...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.107
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.107
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-108
statute
fl
90.108. Introduction of related writings or recorded statements.
90.108 Introduction of related writings or recorded statements.— (1) When a writing or recorded statement or part thereof is introduced by a party, an adverse party may require him or her at that time to introduce any other part or any other writing or recorded statement that in fairness ought to be considered contempo...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.108
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.108
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-201
statute
fl
90.201. Matters which must be judicially noticed.
90.201 Matters which must be judicially noticed.—A court shall take judicial notice of: (1) Decisional, constitutional, and public statutory law and resolutions of the Florida Legislature and the Congress of the United States. (2) Florida rules of court that have statewide application, its own rules, and the rules of ...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.952203+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.201
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.201
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-202
statute
fl
90.202. Matters which may be judicially noticed.
90.202 Matters which may be judicially noticed.—A court may take judicial notice of the following matters, to the extent that they are not embraced within s. 90.201: (1) Special, local, and private acts and resolutions of the Congress of the United States and of the Florida Legislature. (2) Decisional, constitutional,...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.952657+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.202
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.202
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-203
statute
fl
90.203. Compulsory judicial notice upon request.
90.203 Compulsory judicial notice upon request.—A court shall take judicial notice of any matter in s. 90.202 when a party requests it and: (1) Gives each adverse party timely written notice of the request, proof of which is filed with the court, to enable the adverse party to prepare to meet the request. (2) Furnishe...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.952871+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.203
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.203
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-2035
statute
fl
90.2035. Judicial notice of information taken from web mapping services, global satellite imaging sites, or Internet mapping tools.
90.2035 Judicial notice of information taken from web mapping services, global satellite imaging sites, or Internet mapping tools.— (1)(a) Upon request of a party, a court may take judicial notice of an image, map, location, distance, calculation, or other information taken from a widely accepted web mapping service, g...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.953163+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.2035
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.2035
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-204
statute
fl
90.204. Determination of propriety of judicial notice and nature of matter noticed.
90.204 Determination of propriety of judicial notice and nature of matter noticed.— (1) When a court determines upon its own motion that judicial notice of a matter should be taken or when a party requests such notice and shows good cause for not complying with s. 90.203(1), the court shall afford each party reasonable...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.953570+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.204
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.204
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-205
statute
fl
90.205. Denial of a request for judicial notice.
90.205 Denial of a request for judicial notice.—Upon request of counsel, when a court denies a request to take judicial notice of any matter, the court shall inform the parties at the earliest practicable time and shall indicate for the record that it has denied the request.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.953792+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.205
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.205
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-206
statute
fl
90.206. Instructing jury on judicial notice.
90.206 Instructing jury on judicial notice.—The court may instruct the jury during the trial to accept as a fact a matter judicially noticed.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; ss. 4, 22, ch. 78-361; ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.206
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.206
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-207
statute
fl
90.207. Judicial notice by trial court in subsequent proceedings.
90.207 Judicial notice by trial court in subsequent proceedings.—The failure or refusal of a court to take judicial notice of a matter does not preclude a court from taking judicial notice of the matter in subsequent proceedings, in accordance with the procedure specified in ss. 90.201-90.206.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237;...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.207
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.207
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-301
statute
fl
90.301. Presumption defined; inferences.
90.301 Presumption defined; inferences.— (1) For the purposes of this chapter, a presumption is an assumption of fact which the law makes from the existence of another fact or group of facts found or otherwise established. (2) Except for presumptions that are conclusive under the law from which they arise, a presumpti...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.954328+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.301
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.301
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-302
statute
fl
90.302. Classification of rebuttable presumptions.
90.302 Classification of rebuttable presumptions.—Every rebuttable presumption is either: (1) A presumption affecting the burden of producing evidence and requiring the trier of fact to assume the existence of the presumed fact, unless credible evidence sufficient to sustain a finding of the nonexistence of the presume...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.302
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.302
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-303
statute
fl
90.303. Presumption affecting the burden of producing evidence defined.
90.303 Presumption affecting the burden of producing evidence defined.—In a civil action or proceeding, unless otherwise provided by statute, a presumption established primarily to facilitate the determination of the particular action in which the presumption is applied, rather than to implement public policy, is a pre...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.303
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.303
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-304
statute
fl
90.304. Presumption affecting the burden of proof defined.
90.304 Presumption affecting the burden of proof defined.—In civil actions, all rebuttable presumptions which are not defined in s. 90.303 are presumptions affecting the burden of proof.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.954852+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.304
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.304
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-401
statute
fl
90.401. Definition of relevant evidence.
90.401 Definition of relevant evidence.—Relevant evidence is evidence tending to prove or disprove a material fact.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.955027+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.401
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.401
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-402
statute
fl
90.402. Admissibility of relevant evidence.
90.402 Admissibility of relevant evidence.—All relevant evidence is admissible, except as provided by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.955178+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.402
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.402
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-4025
statute
fl
90.4025. Admissibility of paternity determination in certain criminal prosecutions.
90.4025 Admissibility of paternity determination in certain criminal prosecutions.—If a person less than 18 years of age gives birth to a child and the paternity of that child is established under chapter 742, such evidence of paternity is admissible in a criminal prosecution under ss. 794.011, 794.05, 800.04, and 827....
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.955406+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.4025
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.4025
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-4026
statute
fl
90.4026. Statements expressing sympathy; admissibility; definitions.
90.4026 Statements expressing sympathy; admissibility; definitions.— (1) As used in this section:(a) “Accident” means an occurrence resulting in injury or death to one or more persons which is not the result of willful action by a party. (b) “Benevolent gestures” means actions that convey a sense of compassion or commi...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.955651+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.4026
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.4026
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-403
statute
fl
90.403. Exclusion on grounds of prejudice or confusion.
90.403 Exclusion on grounds of prejudice or confusion.—Relevant evidence is inadmissible if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of issues, misleading the jury, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence. This section shall not be construed to mean that evide...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.955845+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.403
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.403
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-404
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90.404. Character evidence; when admissible.
90.404 Character evidence; when admissible.— (1) CHARACTER EVIDENCE GENERALLY.—Evidence of a person’s character or a trait of character is inadmissible to prove action in conformity with it on a particular occasion, except:(a) Character of accused.—Evidence of a pertinent trait of character offered by an accused, or by...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.957057+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.404
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.404
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-405
statute
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90.405. Methods of proving character.
90.405 Methods of proving character.— (1) REPUTATION.—When evidence of the character of a person or of a trait of that person’s character is admissible, proof may be made by testimony about that person’s reputation. (2) SPECIFIC INSTANCES OF CONDUCT.—When character or a trait of character of a person is an essential e...
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2026-09-05T20:02:43.957330+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.405
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.405
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fl-evidence-ch90_90-406
statute
fl
90.406. Routine practice.
90.406 Routine practice.—Evidence of the routine practice of an organization, whether corroborated or not and regardless of the presence of eyewitnesses, is admissible to prove that the conduct of the organization on a particular occasion was in conformity with the routine practice.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.406
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.406
{ "catchline": "Routine practice.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.407. Subsequent remedial measures.
90.407 Subsequent remedial measures.—Evidence of measures taken after an injury or harm caused by an event, which measures if taken before the event would have made injury or harm less likely to occur, is not admissible to prove negligence, the existence of a product defect, or culpable conduct in connection with the e...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.407
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.407
{ "catchline": "Subsequent remedial measures.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.408. Compromise and offers to compromise.
90.408 Compromise and offers to compromise.—Evidence of an offer to compromise a claim which was disputed as to validity or amount, as well as any relevant conduct or statements made in negotiations concerning a compromise, is inadmissible to prove liability or absence of liability for the claim or its value.History.—s...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.408
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.408
{ "catchline": "Compromise and offers to compromise.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.409. Payment of medical and similar expenses.
90.409 Payment of medical and similar expenses.—Evidence of furnishing, or offering or promising to pay, medical or hospital expenses or other damages occasioned by an injury or accident is inadmissible to prove liability for the injury or accident.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.409
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.409
{ "catchline": "Payment of medical and similar expenses.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.410. Offer to plead guilty; nolo contendere; withdrawn pleas of guilty.
90.410 Offer to plead guilty; nolo contendere; withdrawn pleas of guilty.—Evidence of a plea of guilty, later withdrawn; a plea of nolo contendere; or an offer to plead guilty or nolo contendere to the crime charged or any other crime is inadmissible in any civil or criminal proceeding. Evidence of statements made in c...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.410
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.410
{ "catchline": "Offer to plead guilty; nolo contendere; withdrawn pleas of guilty.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.501. Privileges recognized only as provided.
90.501 Privileges recognized only as provided.—Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, any other statute, or the Constitution of the United States or the State Constitution, no person in a legal proceeding has a privilege to: (1) Refuse to be a witness. (2) Refuse to disclose any matter. (3) Refuse to produce a...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.501
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.501
{ "catchline": "Privileges recognized only as provided.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.5015. Journalist’s privilege.
90.5015 Journalist’s privilege.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section, the term:(a) “News” means information of public concern relating to local, statewide, national, or worldwide issues or events. (b) “Professional journalist” means a person regularly engaged in collecting, photographing, recording, writing, ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.5015
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.5015
{ "catchline": "Journalist’s privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.502. Lawyer-client privilege.
90.502 Lawyer-client privilege.— (1) For purposes of this section:(a) A “lawyer” is a person authorized, or reasonably believed by the client to be authorized, to practice law in any state or nation. (b) A “client” is any person, public officer, corporation, association, or other organization or entity, either public o...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.502
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.502
{ "catchline": "Lawyer-client privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.5021. Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege.
90.5021 Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege.— (1) For the purpose of this section, a client acts as a fiduciary when serving as a personal representative or a trustee as defined in ss. 731.201 and 736.0103, an administrator ad litem as described in s. 733.308, a curator as described in s. 733.501, a guardian or guardian ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.5021
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.5021
{ "catchline": "Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.503. Psychotherapist-patient privilege.
90.503 Psychotherapist-patient privilege.— (1) For purposes of this section:(a) A “psychotherapist” is:1. A person authorized to practice medicine in any state or nation, or reasonably believed by the patient so to be, who is engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of a mental or emotional condition, including alcoholism...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.503
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.503
{ "catchline": "Psychotherapist-patient privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.5035. Sexual assault counselor-victim privilege.
90.5035 Sexual assault counselor-victim privilege.— (1) For purposes of this section:(a) A “rape crisis center” is any public or private agency that offers assistance to victims of sexual assault or sexual battery and their families. (b) A “sexual assault counselor” is any employee of a rape crisis center whose primary...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.5035
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.5035
{ "catchline": "Sexual assault counselor-victim privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.5036. Domestic violence advocate-victim privilege.
90.5036 Domestic violence advocate-victim privilege.— (1) For purposes of this section:(a) A “domestic violence center” is any public or private agency that offers assistance to victims of domestic violence, as defined in s. 741.28, and their families. (b) A “domestic violence advocate” means any employee or volunteer ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.5036
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.5036
{ "catchline": "Domestic violence advocate-victim privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.5037. Human trafficking victim advocate-victim privilege.
90.5037 Human trafficking victim advocate-victim privilege.— (1) For purposes of this section, the term:(a) “Anti-human trafficking organization” means a registered public or private agency that offers assistance to victims of the offense of human trafficking, as defined in s. 787.06(2). (b) “Human trafficking victim” ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.5037
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.5037
{ "catchline": "Human trafficking victim advocate-victim privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.504. Husband-wife privilege.
90.504 Husband-wife privilege.— (1) A spouse has a privilege during and after the marital relationship to refuse to disclose, and to prevent another from disclosing, communications which were intended to be made in confidence between the spouses while they were husband and wife. (2) The privilege may be claimed by eit...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.504
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.504
{ "catchline": "Husband-wife privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.505. Privilege with respect to communications to clergy.
90.505 Privilege with respect to communications to clergy.— (1) For the purposes of this section:(a) A “member of the clergy” is a priest, rabbi, practitioner of Christian Science, or minister of any religious organization or denomination usually referred to as a church, or an individual reasonably believed so to be by...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.505
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.505
{ "catchline": "Privilege with respect to communications to clergy.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.5055. Accountant-client privilege.
90.5055 Accountant-client privilege.— (1) For purposes of this section:(a) An “accountant” is a certified public accountant or a public accountant. (b) A “client” is any person, public officer, corporation, association, or other organization or entity, either public or private, who consults an accountant with the purpo...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.5055
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.5055
{ "catchline": "Accountant-client privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.506. Privilege with respect to trade secrets.
90.506 Privilege with respect to trade secrets.—A person has a privilege to refuse to disclose, and to prevent other persons from disclosing, a trade secret owned by that person if the allowance of the privilege will not conceal fraud or otherwise work injustice. When the court directs disclosure, it shall take the pro...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.506
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.506
{ "catchline": "Privilege with respect to trade secrets.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.507. Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure.
90.507 Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure.—A person who has a privilege against the disclosure of a confidential matter or communication waives the privilege if the person, or the person’s predecessor while holder of the privilege, voluntarily discloses or makes the communication when he or she does not have a...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.507
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.507
{ "catchline": "Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.508. Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim privilege.
90.508 Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim privilege.—Evidence of a statement or other disclosure of privileged matter is inadmissible against the holder of the privilege if the statement or disclosure was compelled erroneously by the court or made without opportunity to claim t...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.508
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.508
{ "catchline": "Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim privilege.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.509. Application of privileged communication.
90.509 Application of privileged communication.—Nothing in this act shall abrogate a privilege for any communication which was made prior to July 1, 1979, if such communication was privileged at the time it was made.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 41, ch. 81-259.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.509
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.509
{ "catchline": "Application of privileged communication.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.510. Privileged communication necessary to adverse party.
90.510 Privileged communication necessary to adverse party.—In any civil case or proceeding in which a party claims a privilege as to a communication necessary to an adverse party, the court, upon motion, may dismiss the claim for relief or the affirmative defense to which the privileged testimony would relate. In maki...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.510
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.510
{ "catchline": "Privileged communication necessary to adverse party.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.601. General rule of competency.
90.601 General rule of competency.—Every person is competent to be a witness, except as otherwise provided by statute.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361, s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.601
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.601
{ "catchline": "General rule of competency.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.603. Disqualification of witness.
90.603 Disqualification of witness.—A person is disqualified to testify as a witness when the court determines that the person is: (1) Incapable of expressing himself or herself concerning the matter in such a manner as to be understood, either directly or through interpretation by one who can understand him or her. (...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.603
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.603
{ "catchline": "Disqualification of witness.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.604. Lack of personal knowledge.
90.604 Lack of personal knowledge.—Except as otherwise provided in s. 90.702, a witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced which is sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may be given by the witness’s own testimo...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.604
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.604
{ "catchline": "Lack of personal knowledge.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.605. Oath or affirmation of witness.
90.605 Oath or affirmation of witness.— (1) Before testifying, each witness shall declare that he or she will testify truthfully, by taking an oath or affirmation in substantially the following form: “Do you swear or affirm that the evidence you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.605
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.605
{ "catchline": "Oath or affirmation of witness.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.606. Interpreters and translators.
90.606 Interpreters and translators.— (1)(a) When a judge determines that a witness cannot hear or understand the English language, or cannot express himself or herself in English sufficiently to be understood, an interpreter who is duly qualified to interpret for the witness shall be sworn to do so. (b) This section i...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.606
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.606
{ "catchline": "Interpreters and translators.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.6063. Interpreter services for deaf persons.
90.6063 Interpreter services for deaf persons.— (1) The Legislature finds that it is an important concern that the rights of deaf citizens be protected. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that appropriate and effective interpreter services be made available to Florida’s deaf citizens. (2) In all judicial pr...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.6063
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.6063
{ "catchline": "Interpreter services for deaf persons.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.607. Competency of certain persons as witnesses.
90.607 Competency of certain persons as witnesses.— (1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the judge presiding at the trial of an action is not competent to testify as a witness in that trial. An objection is not necessary to preserve the point. (b) By agreement of the parties, the trial judge may give evidence on...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.607
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.607
{ "catchline": "Competency of certain persons as witnesses.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.608. Who may impeach.
90.608 Who may impeach.—Any party, including the party calling the witness, may attack the credibility of a witness by: (1) Introducing statements of the witness which are inconsistent with the witness’s present testimony. (2) Showing that the witness is biased. (3) Attacking the character of the witness in accordanc...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.608
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.608
{ "catchline": "Who may impeach.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.609. Character of witness as impeachment.
90.609 Character of witness as impeachment.—A party may attack or support the credibility of a witness, including an accused, by evidence in the form of reputation, except that: (1) The evidence may refer only to character relating to truthfulness. (2) Evidence of a truthful character is admissible only after the char...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.609
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.609
{ "catchline": "Character of witness as impeachment.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
fl-evidence-ch90_90-610
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90.610. Conviction of certain crimes as impeachment.
90.610 Conviction of certain crimes as impeachment.— (1) A party may attack the credibility of any witness, including an accused, by evidence that the witness has been convicted of a crime if the crime was punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of 1 year under the law under which the witness was convicted, or if...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.610
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.610
{ "catchline": "Conviction of certain crimes as impeachment.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.611. Religious beliefs or opinions.
90.611 Religious beliefs or opinions.—Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is inadmissible to show that the witness’s credibility is impaired or enhanced thereby.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 490, ch. 95-147.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.611
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.611
{ "catchline": "Religious beliefs or opinions.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.612. Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.
90.612 Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.— (1) The judge shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of the interrogation of witnesses and the presentation of evidence, so as to:(a) Facilitate, through effective interrogation and presentation, the discovery of the truth. (b) Avoid needless ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.612
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.612
{ "catchline": "Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.613. Refreshing the memory of a witness.
90.613 Refreshing the memory of a witness.—When a witness uses a writing or other item to refresh memory while testifying, an adverse party is entitled to have such writing or other item produced at the hearing, to inspect it, to cross-examine the witness thereon, and to introduce it, or, in the case of a writing, to i...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.613
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.613
{ "catchline": "Refreshing the memory of a witness.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.614. Prior statements of witnesses.
90.614 Prior statements of witnesses.— (1) When a witness is examined concerning the witness’s prior written statement or concerning an oral statement that has been reduced to writing, the court, on motion of the adverse party, shall order the statement to be shown to the witness or its contents disclosed to him or her...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.614
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.614
{ "catchline": "Prior statements of witnesses.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.615. Calling witnesses by the court.
90.615 Calling witnesses by the court.— (1) The court may call witnesses whom all parties may cross-examine. (2) When required by the interests of justice, the court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by the court or by a party. History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.615
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.615
{ "catchline": "Calling witnesses by the court.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.616. Exclusion of witnesses.
90.616 Exclusion of witnesses.— (1) At the request of a party the court shall order, or upon its own motion the court may order, witnesses excluded from a proceeding so that they cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses except as provided in subsection (2). (2) A witness may not be excluded if the witness is:(a) A...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.616
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.616
{ "catchline": "Exclusion of witnesses.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.701. Opinion testimony of lay witnesses.
90.701 Opinion testimony of lay witnesses.—If a witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness’s testimony about what he or she perceived may be in the form of inference and opinion when: (1) The witness cannot readily, and with equal accuracy and adequacy, communicate what he or she has perceived to the trier of ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.701
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.701
{ "catchline": "Opinion testimony of lay witnesses.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.702. Testimony by experts.
90.702 Testimony by experts.—If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact in understanding the evidence or in determining a fact in issue, a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify about it in the form of an opinion or ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.702
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.702
{ "catchline": "Testimony by experts.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
fl-evidence-ch90_90-703
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90.703. Opinion on ultimate issue.
90.703 Opinion on ultimate issue.—Testimony in the form of an opinion or inference otherwise admissible is not objectionable because it includes an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.703
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.703
{ "catchline": "Opinion on ultimate issue.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.704. Basis of opinion testimony by experts.
90.704 Basis of opinion testimony by experts.—The facts or data upon which an expert bases an opinion or inference may be those perceived by, or made known to, the expert at or before the trial. If the facts or data are of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the subject to support the opinion expressed, the fac...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.704
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.704
{ "catchline": "Basis of opinion testimony by experts.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.705. Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion.
90.705 Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion.— (1) Unless otherwise required by the court, an expert may testify in terms of opinion or inferences and give reasons without prior disclosure of the underlying facts or data. On cross-examination the expert shall be required to specify the facts or data. (...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.705
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.705
{ "catchline": "Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.706. Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination.
90.706 Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination.—Statements of facts or opinions on a subject of science, art, or specialized knowledge contained in a published treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing may be used in cross-examination of an expert witness if the expert wi...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.706
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.706
{ "catchline": "Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.801. Hearsay; definitions; exceptions.
90.801 Hearsay; definitions; exceptions.— (1) The following definitions apply under this chapter:(a) A “declarant” is a person who makes a statement. (b) “Hearsay” is a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.801
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.801
{ "catchline": "Hearsay; definitions; exceptions.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.802. Hearsay rule.
90.802 Hearsay rule.—Except as provided by statute, hearsay evidence is inadmissible.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.802
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.802
{ "catchline": "Hearsay rule.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.803. Hearsay exceptions; availability of declarant immaterial.
90.803 Hearsay exceptions; availability of declarant immaterial.—The provision of s. 90.802 to the contrary notwithstanding, the following are not inadmissible as evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness: (1) SPONTANEOUS STATEMENT.—A spontaneous statement describing or explaining an event or condit...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.803
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.803
{ "catchline": "Hearsay exceptions; availability of declarant immaterial.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.804. Hearsay exceptions; declarant unavailable.
90.804 Hearsay exceptions; declarant unavailable.— (1) DEFINITION OF UNAVAILABILITY.—“Unavailability as a witness” means that the declarant:(a) Is exempted by a ruling of a court on the ground of privilege from testifying concerning the subject matter of the declarant’s statement; (b) Persists in refusing to testify co...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.804
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.804
{ "catchline": "Hearsay exceptions; declarant unavailable.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.805. Hearsay within hearsay.
90.805 Hearsay within hearsay.—Hearsay within hearsay is not excluded under s. 90.802, provided each part of the combined statements conforms with an exception to the hearsay rule as provided in s. 90.803 or s. 90.804.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.805
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.805
{ "catchline": "Hearsay within hearsay.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.806. Attacking and supporting credibility of declarant.
90.806 Attacking and supporting credibility of declarant.— (1) When a hearsay statement has been admitted in evidence, credibility of the declarant may be attacked and, if attacked, may be supported by any evidence that would be admissible for those purposes if the declarant had testified as a witness. Evidence of a st...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.806
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.806
{ "catchline": "Attacking and supporting credibility of declarant.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.901. Requirement of authentication or identification.
90.901 Requirement of authentication or identification.—Authentication or identification of evidence is required as a condition precedent to its admissibility. The requirements of this section are satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that the matter in question is what its proponent claims.History.—s. ...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.901
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.901
{ "catchline": "Requirement of authentication or identification.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.902. Self-authentication.
90.902 Self-authentication.—Extrinsic evidence of authenticity as a condition precedent to admissibility is not required for: (1) A document bearing:(a) A seal purporting to be that of the United States or any state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession thereof; the Panama Canal Zone; the Trust Terr...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.902
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.902
{ "catchline": "Self-authentication.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.903. Testimony of subscribing witness unnecessary.
90.903 Testimony of subscribing witness unnecessary.—The testimony of a subscribing witness is not necessary to authenticate a writing unless the statute requiring attestation requires it.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.903
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.903
{ "catchline": "Testimony of subscribing witness unnecessary.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.91. Photographs of property wrongfully taken; use in prosecution, procedure; return of property to owner.
90.91 Photographs of property wrongfully taken; use in prosecution, procedure; return of property to owner.—In any prosecution for a crime involving the wrongful taking of property, a photograph of the property alleged to have been wrongfully taken may be deemed competent evidence of such property and may be admissible...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.91
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.91
{ "catchline": "Photographs of property wrongfully taken; use in prosecution, procedure; return of property to owner.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.951. Definitions.
90.951 Definitions.—For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Writings” and “recordings” include letters, words, or numbers, or their equivalent, set down by handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photography, magnetic impulse, mechanical or electronic recording, or other form of data compilation, upon paper, wood,...
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Fla. Stat. § 90.951
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.951
{ "catchline": "Definitions.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.952. Requirement of originals.
90.952 Requirement of originals.—Except as otherwise provided by statute, an original writing, recording, or photograph is required in order to prove the contents of the writing, recording, or photograph.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
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Fla. Stat. § 90.952
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Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.952
{ "catchline": "Requirement of originals.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.953. Admissibility of duplicates.
90.953 Admissibility of duplicates.—A duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original, unless: (1) The document or writing is a negotiable instrument as defined in s. 673.1041, a security as defined in s. 678.1021, or any other writing that evidences a right to the payment of money, is not itself a security a...
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public-domain-government-work
2026-09-05T20:02:43.978055+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.953
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.953
{ "catchline": "Admissibility of duplicates.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.954. Admissibility of other evidence of contents.
90.954 Admissibility of other evidence of contents.—The original of a writing, recording, or photograph is not required, except as provided in s. 90.953, and other evidence of its contents is admissible when: (1) All originals are lost or destroyed, unless the proponent lost or destroyed them in bad faith. (2) An orig...
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html
public-domain-government-work
2026-09-05T20:02:43.978314+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.954
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.954
{ "catchline": "Admissibility of other evidence of contents.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.955. Public records.
90.955 Public records.— (1) The contents of an official record or of a document authorized to be recorded or filed, and actually recorded or filed, with a governmental agency, either federal, state, county, or municipal, in a place where official records or documents are ordinarily filed, including data compilations in...
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html
public-domain-government-work
2026-09-05T20:02:43.978507+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.955
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.955
{ "catchline": "Public records.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.956. Summaries.
90.956 Summaries.—When it is not convenient to examine in court the contents of voluminous writings, recordings, or photographs, a party may present them in the form of a chart, summary, or calculation by calling a qualified witness. The party intending to use such a summary must give timely written notice of his or he...
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html
public-domain-government-work
2026-09-05T20:02:43.978694+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.956
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.956
{ "catchline": "Summaries.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.957. Testimony or written admissions of a party.
90.957 Testimony or written admissions of a party.—A party may prove the contents of writings, recordings, or photographs by the testimony or deposition of the party against whom they are offered or by that party’s written admission, without accounting for the nonproduction of the original.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s....
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html
public-domain-government-work
2026-09-05T20:02:43.978885+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.957
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.957
{ "catchline": "Testimony or written admissions of a party.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }
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90.958. Functions of court and jury.
90.958 Functions of court and jury.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), when the admissibility under this chapter of other evidence of the contents of writings, recordings, or photographs depends upon the existence of a preliminary fact, the question as to whether the preliminary fact exists is for the court to ...
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html
public-domain-government-work
2026-09-05T20:02:43.979168+00:00
Fla. Stat. § 90.958
Florida Legislature
Florida Evidence Code (Florida Statutes Chapter 90)
90.958
{ "catchline": "Functions of court and jury.", "kind": "court-rule", "file_format": "html", "index_page": "http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html" }

Florida Case Law

This repo is the COMPLETE state law bundle: opinions, the full statutes and the court rules as separate configs, all in one uniform row format (docketx record v1).

Full text of 259,051 Florida appellate opinion documents from the public record, sliced from the Free Law Project / CourtListener bulk export of 2026-06-30.

Court coverage (8 court ids, explicit allowlist — never prefix-matched): fla, fladistctapp, fladistctapp1, fladistctapp2, fladistctapp3, fladistctapp4, fladistctapp5, fladistctapp6.

Lead opinions; documents under 500 characters excluded. Slice sha256 c9bc5b0618c1e8b74d29d98b0b62a840f3a5d04560d7649fa3e055b01598d1f7 (also in slice.manifest.json).

Format

Rows follow docketx record v1 (one opinion per line): id, doc_type, jurisdiction, title, text, source, license, retrieved_at, plus citation, court, date, and extra (CourtListener opinion/cluster ids, opinion type). The same format is used across every docketx dataset.

Provenance and license

Judicial opinions are edicts of government: uncopyrightable works of the public domain (Banks v. Manchester, 128 U.S. 244 (1888); Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. 255 (2020)). This packaging is released under CC0 1.0. Source: CourtListener bulk export (2026-06-30), Free Law Project — https://free.law. This dataset redistributes public-domain court text; it adds no annotation and asserts no rights.

Load it

from datasets import load_dataset
ds = load_dataset("docketx/us-caselaw-fl")

Part of the DocketRouter legal corpora: https://huggingface.co/docketx

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