Rule 6-29.4 - RECERTIFICATIONThe applicant must satisfy the following requirements for recertification during the 5-year period immediately preceding application.
(a) Substantial Involvement. The applicant must demonstrate continuous and substantial involvement in juvenile law throughout the period since the last date of certification or recertification. The applicant must have had sole or primary responsibility in at least 10 trials or appellate actions involving juvenile law. When primary responsibility is used to meet this requirement, the applicant must specifically identify any co-counsel and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the juvenile law certification committee that the applicant's level of participation was substantial and direct. The juvenile law certification committee may substitute other experience for any portion of the trials or appellate proceedings for good cause shown. This experience may include, but is not limited to, the matters set forth in the substantial involvement requirement for initial certification. Compliance with this provision constitutes a prima facie showing of compliance with the requirements of rule 6-29.4(a).(b) Education. The applicant must complete 50 credit hours of approved continuing legal education in juvenile law certification. Accreditation of educational hours is subject to policies established by the juvenile law certification committee or the board of legal specialization and education. (c) Peer Review.(1)Lawyer References. The applicant must submit the names and address of at least 4 lawyers who are neither relatives nor current associates or partners nor who practice in the same governmental entity as the applicant to complete peer review forms. These lawyers must have experience in juvenile law and be familiar with the applicant's practice.(2)Judicial References. The applicant must submit the name and address of at least 1 judge before whom the applicant has appeared within the last 5 years to complete a peer review forms. New subchapter added May 21, 2015, corrected June 25, 2015, effective 10/1/2015 (SC14-2107); amended and effective 12/4/2020 by The Florida Bar Board of Governors.