Florida Appeals (3d DCA): Preparing the Record | Practical Law
A Practice Note explaining the process for preparing the record for use in an appeal of a final order or judgment to Florida's Third District Court of Appeal. Specifically, this Note addresses the parties' and clerk's responsibilities when preparing the record, the format and contents of the record, how to direct the clerk or court reporter to modify the record and trial transcripts, and the deadlines for preparing and transmitting the record to the appellate court. This Note also explains how to correct or supplement the record and how to prepare a statement of evidence when no record is available.