What is an en banc hearing?
An en banc hearing is when a panel of eleven judges from a Florida appellate court convenes to review a case that has been appealed from a lower court. During an en banc hearing, the appellate court will consider all of the evidence presented by both sides of the argument and reach a decision that is binding on all parties. Generally, an en banc hearing occurs only in cases involving constitutional issues or other matters of great importance that merit more input from a larger group of expert judges. For example, a case involving the death penalty or a case where a defendant was wrongfully convicted or sentenced may be heard en banc. When the court issues its decision, it may include an opinion that explains in great detail the rationale behind the decision that was reached.
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