Fla. Fam. L.R.P. 12.400

rules for taking depositions and may be used at trial, regardless of the place of residence of the witness or whether the witness is within the distance prescribed by rule 12.330(a)(3)(B). No special form of notice need be given that the deposition will be used for trial. (c) Fee. An expert or skilled witness whose deposition is taken must be allowed a witness fee in such reasonable amount as the court may determine. The court must also determine a reasonable time within which payment must be made, if the deponent and party cannot agree. All parties and the deponent must be served with notice of any hearing to determine the fee. Any reasonable fee paid to an expert or skilled witness may be taxed as costs. (d) Applicability. Nothing in this rule prevents the taking of any deposition as otherwise provided by law. RULE 12.400. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS (a) Closure of Proceedings or Records. Closure of court proceedings or sealing of records may be ordered by the court only as provided by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420. (b) Filing of Sensitive Information. All documents containing sensitive information must be filed in conformity with Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.425. (c) In Camera Inspections. The court must conduct an in camera inspection of any records sought to be sealed and consider the contents of the records in determining whether they should be sealed. (d) Conditional Sealing of Financial Information. (1) The court has the authority to conditionally seal the financial information required by rule 12.285 if it is likely that access to the information would subject a party to abuse, such as Family Law Rules of Procedure October 1, 2025 119