The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that a person accused of a crime has the right to a speedy and public trial, and states that:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.”

In Florida, the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution is fully incorporated and respected within the state's legal framework. This means that individuals accused of a crime in Florida are entitled to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, which is selected from the state and district where the crime occurred. Florida law ensures that the district for jury selection has been established according to legal statutes. The accused must be informed of the charges and evidence against them, have the opportunity to confront and cross-examine witnesses, and have the ability to subpoena witnesses in their defense. Additionally, the right to have the assistance of an attorney is a critical component of the Sixth Amendment, and Florida provides for the representation of the accused, including the appointment of a public defender if the individual cannot afford an attorney. These rights are safeguarded through various state statutes and procedural rules that align with federal constitutional standards.