Fla. Admin. Code R. 60Q-6.107 · Chapter 60Q-6. RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADJUDICATIONS
Amendment and Dismissal of Petition for Benefits
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(1) A petition that does not contain the information required by Sections 440.192(2) through (4), F.S., shall be dismissed.
(2) A petition or request for assignment of case number may only be amended by written stipulation of the parties or by order of the judge. Changes of addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers of parties can be accomplished by filing a notice of change in a particular case or changing registration information pursuant to subsection 60Q-6.108(11), F.A.C. Changes of address, e-mail address, or phone numbers of attorneys shall be made by the attorney in their individual OJCC efiling profile.
(3) An amendment only modifying a company name may be accomplished by a stipulation or motion. An amendment as to party identity must be by motion and order.
(4) Prior to dismissing any petition for failure to prosecute, the judge shall issue an order to show cause and allow 10 days for a response to the order.
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History
Rulemaking Authority 440.45(1)(a), (4) FS. Law Implemented 440.192, 440.45(1)(a), (4) FS. History–New 2-23-03, Amended 11-1-06, 10-31-10, 10-31-12, 11-10-14, 2-14-22.
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