Whenever the terms “state,” “state attorney,” “prosecutor,” “prosecution,” “prosecuting officer,” or “prosecuting attorney” are used in these rules, they shall be construed to mean the prosecuting authority representing the State of Florida.
RULE 3.025. STATE AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DEFINED
- This rule is a simple definition to ensure consistency throughout the rules of procedure.
- Terms like "state," "prosecutor," and "prosecuting attorney" are interchangeable.
- They all refer to the official government entity responsible for prosecuting a criminal case, such as the State Attorney's Office or the Office of Statewide Prosecution.
- This is a non-substantive, definitional rule. It does not create or alter any rights or duties but merely clarifies who is considered the "prosecution."
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2000 Adoption. This provision is new. Its purpose is to include the Office of Statewide Prosecution as a prosecuting authority under these rules. No substantive changes are intended by the adoption of this rule.