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Legislature fully funds many court system priorities
Chief Justice Carlos Muniz Florida lawmakers have approved a record $17 billion spending plan for FY 2023-24, a 7.4% increase over current spending that would fully fund many court spending priorities. “We are very grateful for the Legislature’s support for the judicial branch, especially the funding of $21.8 million for critical due process resources for […]
Reporters’ Workshop session highlights new Sixth District Court of Appeal, DCA jurisdictional changes
The Florida Bar Media & Communications Law Committee and the Florida Supreme Court will present a free Reporters’ Workshop about appellate courts and the addition of a brand new Sixth District Court of Appeal. The remote workshop is from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, May 23. The event is intended for reporters and stakeholders. […]
Following a record March, e-filing numbers for April return to normal
The Florida Courts E-Filing Authority released its April progress report for the statewide e-filing portal this week and the data affirms that a record-breaking March was just a spike rather than a trend. The total number of documents filed through the Portal in April was 2.60 million (in 1.77 million submissions). Those numbers are down […]
Supreme Court JNC forwards six names to the governor to replace Justice Polston
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission forwarded the names of six people May 5 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Ricky Polston. The JNC interviewed 15 applicants on May 3 and sent the following names to the governor for his consideration: Chief Judge Michael Thomas McHugh of the 20th Circuit.