Florida Family Law Rule 12.271

Confidentiality of Related Family Hearings

Text of the rules effective October 1, 2026.

  1. (a)
    Confidentiality of Coordinated or Joint Hearings. When related family cases are coordinated or joint hearings ordered, any hearings or proceedings involving more than one related family case are subject to the applicable state and federal confidentiality statutes pertaining to each case as if heard separately.
  2. (b)
    No Waiver. The confidentiality of a case or issue is not waived by coordination or a joint hearing.