All Digital in the First DCA

Today’s the day that electronic filing by the clerks of court and court reporters becomes mandatory. As previously discussed, this means that the clerks of court and agencies within the First DCA — which encompases the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th and 14th Circuits — now must transmit their certified copies of the Notice of Appeal and more the record electronically. The Notice of Appeal procedure isn’t too onerous, but I don’t look forward to the delay I envision as the trial court clerks get used to preparing an electronic record on appeal. Great job to the panhandle for leading the way into the 21st century for the Florida intermediate appellate courts.