Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka

Florida’s longest-serving magistrate says she’s grateful now that the Legislature has agreed to enhance criminal penalties for threatening and harassing a wider range of “court officials.”

“I’m very grateful for the bill sponsors, I’m very grateful for the Family Law Section, and I really hope that the governor signs it,” said 15th Judicial Circuit Magistrate Diane Kirigin. “This is going to be very, very helpful, not just to us, but also our assistants.”