Navigation Florida law students visiting to the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. In an educational journey led by Florida A&M Law Professor Jeremy Levitt, a group of law students and a graduate student from Baylor University traveled to Washington, D.C., to explored institutions such as the Organization of American States (OAS), the U.S. Congress, […]
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House panel approves bill strengthening protections for court personnel
Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka A House panel on Wednesday approved a bill that would enhance penalties for “tampering with, harassing, or retaliating” against court personnel that contains a Family Law provision to protect quasi-judicial officers. The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee voted 15-0 to approve HB 1049 by Republican Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, a Ft. Myers attorney.
Court establishes Workgroup on Judicial Security to address growing threats
The Florida Supreme Court has established a Workgroup on Judicial Security to address rising threats and violence against judges and court staff. The group will make recommendations on improving security measures, including threat detection, response, and risk reduction. In Administrative Order SC25-17, issued on March 23, the court directed the workgroup to specifically: Compile information […]
House panel moves plan that calls for 29 new judges
Rep. Patt Maney: ‘The time to right-size our budget is now.’ A House panel on Tuesday approved an austerity budget proposal that calls for a significant increase in new judges, but falls far short of the 50 the Supreme Court requested in December. The House Justice Budget Subcommittee voted 14-0 to approve PCB JUB 2501, […]
FSU Law students’ labor produces appreciation and advocacy for farmworkers
Fourteen students from Florida State University College of Law are participating in “Alternative Spring Break,” by spending three days working in an Apopka greenhouse nursery and a community garden and participating in panel discussions focused on farmworkers’ rights. The event is hosted by the Farmworker Association of Florida in conjunction with National Farmworker Awareness Week. […]