Roots of Justice bottom section
… few resources and limited government support, but despite the hardship, the early judicial circuit riders managed to set the foundation of a statewide system of public courts. …
Judge Blackwell Honored with Award
… Professionalism and Service Award Orlando, FL -- The Honorable Alice L. Blackwell was honored with the James G. Glazebrook Professionalism and Service Award from The George C. Young American Inn of Court on June 21, 2016. …
guilty
… The accused pleads " guilty " when he confesses the crime of which he is charged and the jury convicts when the accused is guilty. …
arbitration
… The referral of a dispute to an impartial third person chosen by the parties to the dispute. The parties agree in advance to abide by the …
Code of Federal Regulations
… The CFR is the annual listing of executive agency regulations published in the daily Federal Register, and the regulations issued previously which are still in effect. …
relevant
… Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the regulations by which the practice of the court is governed, the latter are special …
challenge for cause
… Questioning the qualifications of an entire jury panel, usually on the ground of partiality or some fault in the process of summoning the panel. …
plea bargaining
… A process whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case. The court and the defendant must approve of any settlements. …
Code of Professional Responsibility
… The rules of conduct that govern the legal profession. The Code contains general ethical Guidelines and specific …
Judge Steve Jewett Receives Harvey Ford Award
… During a virtual ceremony on the evening of July 15, the Florida Conference of County Court Judges presented Judge Steve Jewett with the Harvey Ford Award. The highest honor that the Conference …