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In re R.G.F.

Citation: 245 So. 3d 642Docket: CASE NO.: SC18–834

Court: Supreme Court of Florida; June 6, 2018; Florida; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The probationary period for R.G.F. in the case SC17-2126 before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners has been extended until June 6, 2023. This extension maintains the existing terms and conditions and adds a requirement for R.G.F. to attend two abstinence-based group meetings per week, either Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or SMART Recovery, in addition to his attorney support meetings. The effective date of this probation remains unchanged regardless of any motion for rehearing filed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Conditions of Probation for Bar Admission

Application: Additional requirements can be imposed on a bar applicant's probation, such as mandatory attendance at support meetings.

Reasoning: This extension maintains the existing terms and conditions and adds a requirement for R.G.F. to attend two abstinence-based group meetings per week, either Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or SMART Recovery, in addition to his attorney support meetings.

Extension of Probationary Period for Bar Admission

Application: The probationary period for an applicant to the Florida Bar can be extended with additional conditions imposed.

Reasoning: The probationary period for R.G.F. in the case SC17-2126 before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners has been extended until June 6, 2023.

Finality of Probationary Extensions

Application: The effective date of a probation extension remains unchanged despite the filing of a motion for rehearing.

Reasoning: The effective date of this probation remains unchanged regardless of any motion for rehearing filed.