Jurors: We Need You To Serve
… For the first time since March, jurors reported for service in Orange County on October 23, and handed down their first verdict on October 27. In … jurors who reported for duty! We appreciate your service and your feedback, which has been immensely helpful in …
Ninth Circuit Hosts Traffic Hearing Officer Training Program
… The Ninth Judicial Circuit is offering training for potential traffic court hearing officers. The training will take place on October 20, 21, 27, 28 and November 4, 2016. Attorneys must attend all five sessions and be a current member of the Florida Bar. CLE credits have …
petition
… litigation in a civil case. It contains the allegations and request for relief and/or for recovery of money by the plaintiff. …
Judge Steve Jewett Receives Harvey Ford Award
… court judge, the Harvey Ford Award recognizes a profound and deep commitment to service. As this year's winner, Judge Jewett was recognized for his work in the community, his mentorship of lawyers and judges, and his years of service to the Conference of …
Drug Court
… a multidisciplinary team approach to treat eligible and appropriate drug addicted people involved in the criminal justice system. The Court provides review and oversight with swift and effective consequences for violation of program rules as well as incentives and …
2001 Courthouse Bottom Section
… The building debuted with 12 courtrooms and room for 12 more, as well as office space for judges, prosecutors, … defenders, county clerks, court administration staff and others. The basement included a 100-inmate jail. …
Meenu T. Sasser Outstanding Jurist Award given to the late Honorable Jon B. Morgan.
… Jurist Award to a jurist with an excellent reputation for sound judicial decisions, an unblemished record of integrity, and a demonstrated concern for and willingness to assist young lawyers. This year, they have …
Ninth's Notables - 1st Quarter 2021
… the pandemic, the dispute resolution department in Orange and Osceola County has worked tirelessly to avoid backlogs and ensure cases continue to be mediated. To do that, the … “Tess” Kalicharan. An employee of the Ninth Circuit for 13 years, Tess deserves special acknowledgment for going …
Judges Virtually Swear-In Attorneys
… For as long as the legal profession has existed in the United … in-person. It would seem that the current stay-at-home and social distancing orders would hamper a new lawyer's … in Wilda P. Pomales, who was joined by her proud husbands and two sons. And Judge Jeanette Bigney administered the oath …
Four Investiture Ceremonies Planned in 2021
… the courts from holding many events, the investitures for our newly elected and appointed judges among them. With the availability of vaccines, and the Florida Supreme Court lifting social distancing and …