RULE 1.451. TAKING TESTIMONY
Rule text current through The Florida Bar’s October 1, 2026 edition of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure (amendments through 2026 WL 2603472). Cox Law, PLLC endeavors to update these pages as rule changes are adopted, but be sure to verify the current rule with the official Florida Bar publication or the Florida Supreme Court before relying on it. Page updated October 12, 2026.
[Repealed August 25, 2022, effective October 1, 2022.]
Rule 1.451 (Taking Testimony) was repealed to allow Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530 to govern the presentation of testimony through communication technology.
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Rule Update: Text verified October 12, 2026 against The Florida Bar’s October 1, 2026 edition of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, which no longer contains Rule 1.451. The rule was deleted effective October 1, 2022 (346 So. 3d 1105).