404 So. 2d 743 | Fla. | 1981
We previously adopted, as court rules, the Florida Evidence Code
Chapter 81-93, Laws of Florida, which will become effective October 1, 1981, substantially changes two sections of the Code. Section 90.103(2) has been amended to provide that the Code provisions shall apply to civil actions and all other proceedings pending on or brought after October 1, 1981.
To the extent that these amendments concern court procedure, we adopt them as part of the Rules of Evidence and hereby modify those rules to incorporate the changes. The amended rules shall become effective October 1, 1981.
It is so ordered.
. §§ 90.101-.958, Fla.Stat. (1979).
. The text of chapter 81-93, section 1, is as follows:
90.103 Scope; applicability.—
(2) This act shall apply to criminal proceedings related to crimes committed after the effective date of this code, and to civil actions and all other proceedings pending on or brought after October 1, 1981.
.Chapter 81-93, section 2, provides:
90.801 Hearsay; definitions; exceptions.— (1) The following definitions apply under this chapter:
(c) “Hearsay” is a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.