Navigation Judge Nushin Sayfie Expecting a flood of evictions in the coming months, the 11th Circuit is using a voluntary, remote platform to encourage landlords and tenants to resolve their differences. Called “courtHELP,” for Court Housing, Eviction, Landlord/Tenant Portal, the pilot program allows landlords and tenants to communicate, exchange information, and initiate mediation from a smartphone, […]
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11th Circuit suspends in-person jury trials, pivots to remote platforms
Citing the latest COVID-19 surge, 11th Circuit Chief Judge Nushin G. Sayfie has suspended in-person jury trials and hearings for two weeks. “The suspension was enacted in consideration of the current high rate of COVID-19 community transmission in Miami-Dade County, as well as the advice of epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists who regularly consult with […]
Colby would like to serve as a senior judge
Former Miami-Dade County Court Judge Jonathan T. Colby of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida wishes to serve as a senior judge. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of Colby to serve as a senior judge should send, on or before October 8, written comments to John A. Tomasino, Clerk, Florida […]
Court monitor program for guardians explained to task force
How guardians — public, professional, and family — are monitored and investigated was the subject for the Guardianship Improvement Task Force’s September 2 meeting as it moves to begin deliberations by the end of the month. The task force, organized and supported by the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, heard from public and private court […]
Bill would make parents of adult children who are victims of medical negligence eligible for damages
Rep. Spencer Roach A Southwest Florida lawmaker filed a bill to authorizes parents of adult children to recover damages for mental pain and suffering in medical negligence suits. Rep. Spencer Roach, R-North Ft. Myers, filed HB 6011 on August 24. The measure has yet to be referred to a committee ahead of the 60-day session […]