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What this rule means in plain English
Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.020 — Privacy and Court Records — sets out the procedural requirements for this aspect of Florida civil practice. Every pleading or other document filed with the court must comply with Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420, Public Access to and Protection of Judicial Branch Records and 2.425, Minimization of the Filing of Sensitive Information.
Rule Text (verbatim from the Florida Supreme Court)
Every pleading or other document filed with the court must comply with Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420, Public Access to and Protection of Judicial Branch Records and 2.425, Minimization of the Filing of Sensitive Information.
Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.020 — Privacy and Court Records
Last verified from official source: April 30, 2026 · Source: Florida Bar — Florida Rules of Civil Procedure (eff. April 1, 2026), p. 15
Rule Text (verbatim)
Every pleading or other document filed with the court must comply with Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420, Public Access to and Protection of Judicial Branch Records and 2.425, Minimization of the Filing of Sensitive Information.
Plain-English Breakdown
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Rule Text (Verbatim)
The text below is mirrored verbatim from the Florida Bar’s official publication. Public domain.
Every pleading or other document filed with the court must comply with Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420, Public Access to and Protection of Judicial Branch Records and 2.425, Minimization of the Filing of Sensitive Information.
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Committee Notes
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This page summarizes a Florida Rule of Civil Procedure for educational purposes. The rule text and Committee Notes are mirrored from the Florida Bar’s official publication and are public domain. The plain-English summary is the opinion of Phillips, Hunt & Walker and is general information only — not legal advice. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.