§ 90.615, Fla. Stat. (2026)

Calling witnesses by the court.

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Ch. 90 — EVIDENCE CODE

90.615 Calling witnesses by the court.—

(1) The court may call witnesses whom all parties may cross-examine.

(2) When required by the interests of justice, the court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by the court or by a party.

History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.

Source: Florida Senate 2026 Statutes (flsenate.gov) · retrieved August 23, 2026 · SHA-256 96197c77056dd44aeb5e…

Exact court-power language

court may · § 90.615(1)
(1) The court may call witnesses whom all parties may cross-examine.
court may · § 90.615(2)
(2) When required by the interests of justice, the court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by the court or by a party.

Exact commands

may × 2

may · § 90.615(1)
(1) The court may call witnesses whom all parties may cross-examine.
may · § 90.615(2)
(2) When required by the interests of justice, the court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by the court or by a party.

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