Florida § 38.03 - Waiver of grounds of disqualification by parties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 38.03 — Waiver of grounds of disqualification by parties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.03. Waiver of grounds of disqualification by parties.
The parties to any cause, or their attorneys of record, may, by written stipulation filed in the cause, waive any of the grounds of disqualification named in s. 38.02 and such waiver shall be valid and binding as to orders previously entered as well as to future acts of the judge therein; provided, however, that nothing herein shall prevent a judge from disqualifying himself or herself of his or her own motion under s. 38.05.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 38.03
What does Florida Statutes § 38.03 cover?
Section 38.03 ("Waiver of grounds of disqualification by parties.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 38.03?
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