Navigation Rep. Patt Maney Lawmakers expressed some skepticism last week about new case weighted averages, the latest judicial time study, and other data the Supreme Court used in December to certify the need for 50 new judges in the coming fiscal year. House Justice Budget Subcommittee Chair Patt Maney, a retired Northwest Florida judge, pressed State […]
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Clerks’ staffing challenges persists despite improved funding
Allowing Florida’s court clerks to retain a larger share of the fines and fees they collect is paying off, but staff retention remains a major challenge, the head of the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation told a House panel last week. The clerks have seen their court-related workforce plummet from nearly 8,000 FTEs a […]
13th Circuit JNC seek applicants to fill two vacancies on the Hillsborough County bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of qualified candidates to fill the two Hillsborough County court vacancies created by the enactment of HB 5401. Judicial applications for these vacancies must be received before 5 p.m. March 3. c/o Max Amster, Chair
Hollywood Community Court marks first year of success in combatting homelessness
The City of Hollywood on February 19 issued a proclamation honoring the Hollywood Community Court’s one-year anniversary which stated, “By focusing on compassion and tailored solutions, the court has strengthened community cohesion and reaffirmed the City’s commitment to public safety, social justice, and resilience.” The Hollywood Community Court is a a problem-solving court created to […]
There is still time to register for the February 27 free webinar on cybersecurity risks and prevention
There is still time to register for the Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee’s a free CLE session aimed at helping attorneys understand and mitigate cybersecurity risks. The one-hour, “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Law Firm Before a Cyber Breach Happens,” webinar is set for this Thursday, February 27, from noon to 1 p.m., Eastern, and is approved […]