Osceola Jury Contempt Hearings
… Hearings in Courtroom 4A of the Osceola County Courthouse for citizens of Osceola County who had previously failed to … peers. The Ninth Circuit appreciates the sacrifice of time and energy jurors make in order to report for jury duty. For … by the jury department to reschedule their jury service and then failed to report on the rescheduled date. For …
1890: The Red Brick Courthouse
… being the oldest courthouse in Florida that remains in use for judicial purposes. The courthouse had earlier, more … on the Kissimmee River. Allen also opened a lumber mill and general store, which drew early settlers to his tiny … created Osceola County out of portions of Orange and Brevard, county commissioners ordered an election to …
1869: Small Courthouse
… Capt. Bluford Sims built a small frame courthouse for the county at a cost of $1,250 to replace the one that … hogs rubbed their backs against the courthouse steps and slept below the building at night. “The room was used on Sundays for religious services, and fleas were so thick that no one went to sleep. These were …
Expert Witnesses
… Mental health experts, such as psychiatrists and psychologists, are regularly appointed in criminal and juvenile cases when there is a question as to competency … less common. Pursuant to current statutes, the Court pays for mental health experts, such as psychiatrists and …
Justice Parker Lee McDonald laid to rest
… he was surrounded by his wife of 67 years, Velma Ruth, and his children. He was born in Sebring, FL on May 23, 1924 … was during college that he met his wife during a weekend visit with his younger sister at Florida State College for … Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee ( www.bevisfh.com ) is assisting the McDonald family with their …
Inside the Courts Details
… will open as early as 5:30 p.m. Please follow the signs and enter the building through the side doors located near … Court Interpreters Court interpreters need to sign in and sign out in order to get full credit for attending the program. Additionally, court interpreters …
Guardianship Seminar Streamed "Live"
… The Center For Elder Justice and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida and The Orange County Commission on Aging present "Essentials … 12:00pm. Watch the seminar "Live" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52wZAe3zaH8 …
1857: The Deserted Cabin on Church Street
… Alabama businessman B.F. Caldwell donated four acres for a courthouse at the site that is now Heritage Square, at Central Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue. “It is from this site that the city limits of Orlando – originally one and one-half miles square – were first platted,” a plaque on …
Process Servers
… Service of process is the legal procedure for giving notice to a party who is required to give an … 80% or better. Please note that the process server class and examination are provided through third parties and not the court. A bond in the amount of $5,000.00 with a …
COVID-19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES IN THE FLORIDA STATE COURTS
… is carefully monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and is taking proactive steps to protect the health, safety, and well-being of our community. Ongoing Operations and Jury … Administrative Order, all jury trials will be suspended for two weeks, starting Monday – March 16. Exceptions will be …