The National Association for Court Management (NACM) hosts an annual conference focusing on a different theme each year. With this year’s theme being titled Fulfilling the Promise of Justice for All through Connection, courthouse staff were brought together to learn about Racial Justice and obstacles to equity in the American Judicial System.

The 17th Circuit had several staff members attend from various departments including Case Management, Staff Attorneys, Mediation, and JIS.

General Magistrate Henrietta Jo Pace was sworn in today, July 11, 2023, by Chief Judge Jack Tuter in the ceremonial courtroom at the 17th Circuit Courthouse.

Magistrate Pace was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1988 and has a long history of aiding people in the community. She is currently assigned to the Domestic Relations division.

The Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Governor Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancies in the Broward Circuit Court created by the resignations of Circuit Court Judge Dale Cohen and Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer.

For details on how to apply or recommend a qualified candidate, please click on the link below:
bit.ly/CirCrtVac

The 17th Circuit Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observation of the holiday. Operations will commence on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

The Honorable Elaine Carbuccia was sworn in Friday, June 30, 2023 at the 17th Judicial Circuit Courthouse. Chief Judge Jack Tuter and United States District Court Judge Raag Singhal joined together to swear in Judge Carbuccia who also shared a message of gratitude and appreciation after taking the oath.