IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
On its own motion, the Court amends Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(a).1 The amendment adds the requirement that an order denying a motion to correct an illegal sentence under rule 3.800(a) expressly state that the movant has the right to appeal within thirty days of rendition of the order. The amendment was published for comment in The Florida Bar News on October 1, 2006. All comments received were in support of the amendment.
Accordingly, Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(a) is amended as reflected in the appendix to this opinion. New language is indicated by underscoring. The amendment shall become effective immediately upon the release of this opinion.
It is so ordered.
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