Navigation Rep. Erin Grall The House Judiciary Committee has given the Florida Department of Law Enforcement until April 30 to complete a criminal justice data transparency project that sponsors touted as a national “gold standard” when it passed three years ago. “It is my expectation, and that of the speaker’s, that this important project be completed […]
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Chief Justice Canady visits with the Indian River County Bar Association
Chief Justice Charles Canady The Indian River County Bar Association welcomed Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles T. Canady as guest speaker at its September 17 monthly meeting. Canady, who appeared virtually with about four dozen IRCBA members also on the Zoom call, marked this year’s Constitution Day with a discussion about America and the […]
Bar sets budget hearings
The Budget Committee of The Florida Bar will conduct budget hearings via Zoom in each of the districts of the district courts of appeal to receive suggestions from members of the Bar for the preparation of the 2022-2023 budget. The Zoom Hearings will take place on November 18, 2021. Written notice of intent to appear […]
U.S. Magistrate Judge needed for the Northern District of Florida in Pensacola
The Judicial Conference of the United States is expected to authorize the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Florida at the Pensacola division. The position is expected to be available starting May 1, 2022. The U.S. District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens […]
Bill revises elements that constitute capital offenses
Rep. Scott Plakon A pair of Central Florida lawmakers have filed measures that would, among other things, make it easier to charge adult meth dealers with first-degree murder, and enhance penalties for selling drugs within 1,000 feet of a rehab facility. Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, filed HB 95 on September 13. Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Lake […]