# Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.004: Rule 12.004. JUDICIAL ACCESS AND REVIEW OF RELATED

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_FL_FAMILY_R12_004

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.004
- **Heading:** Rule 12.004. JUDICIAL ACCESS AND REVIEW OF RELATED
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure / Rule 12.004

## Text

RULE 12.004. JUDICIAL ACCESS AND REVIEW OF RELATED

FAMILY FILES
(a)
In General. A judge hearing a family case may access
and review the files of any related case either pending or closed, to
aid in carrying out his or her adjudicative responsibilities.
Authorized court staff and personnel may also access and review
the file of any related case.
(b)
Family Case Defined. For purposes of this rule, a
related family case is another pending or closed case separate from
the pending case, as defined in Rule of Judicial Administration
2.545(d).
(c)
Nondisclosure of Confidential Information. Judges or
authorized court personnel shall not disclose confidential
information and documents contained in related case files except in
accordance with applicable state and federal confidentiality laws.
(d)
Notice by Court Staff. Authorized court staff may advise
the court about the existence of related legal proceedings, the legal
issues involved, and administrative information about such cases.

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