RULE 7.150. JURY TRIALS

(a) Written Demand. Jury trials may be had upon written
demand of the plaintiff at the time of the commencement of the suit,
or by the defendant within 10 days after service of the
summons/notice to appear or at the pretrial conference, if any.
Otherwise, the jury trial shall be deemed waived.

(b) Juror Participation Through Audio-Video
Communication Technology. Prospective jurors may participate in
voir dire or empaneled jurors may participate in the jury trial
through audio-video communication technology, as described in
Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration
2.530(c), if stipulated by the parties in writing and authorized by
the court. The written stipulation and a written motion requesting
authorization must be filed with the court within 10 days after
service of a written demand under subdivision (a) or within such
other period as may be directed by the court.

Committee Notes

1984 Amendment. The purpose of the cost deposit formerly
required was to discourage frivolous demands for jury trials. The
committee feels that there should be no distinction between the
taxation of costs in a $300 claim and a $3,000 claim.