McDONALD, Chief Justice.
On its own initiative the Court has determined that we should adopt a new rule of criminal procedure to address specifically postconviction and collateral relief sought by prisoners for whom death warrants have been signed. See art. V, § 2, Fla. Const.
Prior to 1979, death warrants were immediately effective for one week when signed. This procedure received considerable criticism because it did not allow sufficient time...
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