FL · rules
Fla. R. Traf. Ct. 6.455
Amendments and Voluntary Dismissals by Issuing Officers
(a) Amendments. The charging document may be amended
by the issuing officer in open court at the time of a scheduled
hearing before it commences, subject to the approval of the official.
The official shall grant a continuance if the amendment requires
one in the interests of justice. No case shall be dismissed by reason
of any informality or irregularity in the charging instrument.
(b) Voluntary Dismissals. Upon an issuing officer filing a
written notice of dismissal, a written request for dismissal, or a
request for dismissal made in open court, the clerk of the court
shall enter the dismissal in the court records.
History
Committee Notes 1988 Amendment. The revision deletes the word “may” and substitutes the word “shall.” This brings the rule in accord with due process.
Provenance
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- 2026-09-14
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- 2026-09-14
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