Orange County Judge Maureen Bell Retires
… 2007, she has faithfully served Orange County's criminal and specialized divisions with compassion and grace. Before becoming part of the judiciary, Judge Bell … Ninth Circuit from 1996 to 2006. Thank you, Judge Bell, for bringing your legal expertise, objectivity, and passion …
custody
… The right to or responsibility for a child's care and control, carrying with it the duty of providing food, shelter, medical care, education and discipline. …
COVID-19: Ongoing Lessons Learned
… easy to the courts. It takes a great deal of deliberation, and a great deal of time. And, time was something no court had when the pandemic hit … nearly 240,000 virtual hearings. A phenomenal feat for a system entrenched in tradition and reluctant to change. …
Judge Mark Blechman Named “Citizen of the Year”
… contributions to the community create awareness of and present solutions to a problem plaguing Central Florida … residents. Judge Blechman was honored with the award for spearheading the development and implementation of Veterans Court in Osceola County. …
Chief Judge Myers Hosts Strategic Planning Sessions
… these sessions, he reminded employees about the reasons for the court's existence, and how the court aimed to achieve through its mission and vision. The Circuit’s mission is to “protect rights and …
The Honorable Lisa T. Munyon Named Florida Association of Women Lawyers' Jurist of the Year
… Year after year, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) presents their Jurist of the Year award to a jurist who has consistently, fearlessly, and impartially promoted the rule of law in their work. This award honors and recognizes a jurist who shows considerable knowledge in …
2019 Administrative Judges
… Circuit drafts an order appointing Administrative Judges for the New Year. Administrative Judges are assigned to each division and play a critical role in the policy, procedures, and functioning of the division. When a judge accepts the …
Criminal Court Forms
… Court forms for Circuit and County Criminal Courts …
Probate Forms
… Court forms for the Probate and Guardianship Division …
Family Ties Orders
… Court forms for supervised visitation and monitored exchange …