Navigation Sen. Lori Berman The Legislature has signed off on “Greyson’s Law,” a bill that would permit judges to consider an ex-partner’s threats when deciding custody and child visitation. The House voted 117-0 on April 19 to approve SB 130 by Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boynton Beach.
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Judge Gordon C. Murray named Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award winner
Judge Gordon Murray The Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism and the Standing Committee on Professionalism named Miami-Dade County Judge Gordon C. Murray the 2023 William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award winner. The award recognize an active judge who best exemplifies strength of character, service, and competence as a jurist, lawyer, and public servant.
Senate sends alimony reform measure to the House for final passage
Sen. Joe Gruters The measure to eliminate permanent alimony in Florida and replace it with durational alimony based on the length of the marriage passed through the Senate floor April 19, and is now ready to be heard by the Florida House. The bill, SB 1416 by Sarasota Republican Sen. Joe Gruters, passed on a […]
The Middle District of Florida needs a full-time magistrate judge in the Tampa Division
The Middle District of Florida will appoint a full-time magistrate judge for the Tampa Division. The annual salary is $213,992. The term of office is eight years. The magistrate judge’s residence and duty station will be in the Tampa Division. The Middle District utilizes magistrate judges to the maximum extent permissible under 28 U.S.C. §636. […]
Bill shielding personal information of judicial assistants on its way to the governor
Sen. Tom Wright Judicial assistants would have their personal information shielded by a public records exemption under a measure that is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House voted 117-0 on April 19 to approve SB 50 by Sen. Tom Wright, R-Port Orange. Rep. David Smith, R-Winter Springs, sponsored the companion, HB 75.