RULE 5.541. RECORDING OF HEARINGS

Electronic or stenographic recordings shall be made of all
hearings on the:

(a) adjudication of incapacity;

(b) appointment of a guardian;

(c) modification, termination, or revocation of the
adjudication of incapacity;

(d) restoration of capacity; or

(e) restoration of rights.

Committee Notes

This rule represents a rule implementation of the procedure
found in sections 744.109 and 744.3031, Florida Statutes. It is not
intended to change the effect of the statutes from which it is
derived, or to create a new procedure or modify an existing
procedure.

Rule History
1991 Revision: New rule.

1992 Revision: Editorial changes. Committee notes revised.
Citation form change in committee notes.

2003 Revision: Committee notes revised.

2008 Revision: New subdivision (e) added for proceedings
involving guardian advocates. Committee notes revised.

Statutory References

§ 393.12, Fla. Stat. Capacity; appointment of guardian
advocate.

§ 744.109, Fla. Stat. Records.

§ 744.3031, Fla. Stat. Emergency temporary guardianship.

§ 744.3085, Fla. Stat. Guardian advocates.

§ 744.3371, Fla. Stat. Notice of petition for appointment of
guardian and hearing.