Miranda Rule
… The rule, pronounced in Miranda v Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning. …
Courtroom Decorum Policy
… The purpose of this policy is to state certain basic … decorum. When appearing in this Court, unless excused by the presiding Judge, all counsel (including all persons at counsel table) shall abide by the following: Stand when Court is opened, recessed or …
bill of particulars
… A written statement specifying the detail of the demand set forth in the petition in a civil action or of the charge set out in a …
1892 Section 2
… The red-brick structure dominated Orlando’s skyline and the building was impressive in its details as well as its size. Inset panels of finely cut brick graced the outer walls; the floors of the foyer and hall were paved …
"Open Ninth" Podcast Award
… On Friday, April 13, 2018, the Florida Court Public Information Officers (FCPIO) honored the Ninth Judicial Circuit with an Excellence in Communications award for our three-part podcast, "The Shooter, The Victims, The Aftermath," which highlighted …
COVID-19: Ongoing Lessons Learned
… nimble…. We all know that change doesn’t come easy to the courts. It takes a great deal of deliberation, and a … deal of time. And, time was something no court had when the pandemic hit our region in March 2020. COVID forced the courts to rethink the administration of justice and what …
brief
… case filed in court. It usually contains a summary of the facts in the case, the pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to …
National Volunteer Week
… During the week of April 11 through April 15, organizations and businesses throughout the country celebrated "National Volunteer Week." In our Circuit, volunteers are often the very first person the public encounters when visiting the …
due process
… The guarantee of due process requires that no person be … process. In criminal proceedings this guarantee includes the fundamental aspects of a fair trial, including the right to adequate notice in advance of the trial, the …
Irene Bustamante Receives 2015 Arnie Wilkerson Memorial Court Service Award
… The George C. Young American Inn of Court honored Irene … Bustamante, Coordinator, Juvenile Court Services with the 2015 Arnie Wilkerson Memorial Court Service Award. The award honors individuals working in the judicial system …