Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.570 · X. CONDUCT OF TRIAL; JURY INSTRUCTIONS
IRREGULARITY IN RENDITION, RECEPTION, AND RECORDING OF VERDICT
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
No irregularity in the rendition or reception of a verdict may be raised unless it is raised before the jury is discharged. No irregularity in the recording of a verdict shall affect its validity unless the defendant was in fact prejudiced by the irregularity.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
Committee Notes
1968 Adoption. Rule 3.570 is same as section 919.22, Florida Statutes. Section 919.23, Florida Statutes, was not included in the rules. This deals with the recommendation of mercy and it was felt that this was not procedural but substantive and not within the scope of the rulemaking power of the supreme court.
1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.
Source of truth
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- October 1, 2026 edition
- Official file
- https://www-media.floridabar.org/uploads/2026/10/2027_04-Oct-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-10-1-2026.pdf (PDF pages 239)
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