Say “hello!” to Chief Judge Jack Tuter, the administrative officer of the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. The judge acts as a liaison between the Circuit and the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court. Judge Tuter is a problem solver whose daily duties include identifying policies and procedures that ensure the efficiency of the court system for everyone. Interesting facts: Judge Tuter is a devoted Oklahoma Sooners fan, as evidenced by the proud display of sports memorabilia in his office. He also served two years as the Director of Florida’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms before his appointment to the bench in Dec. 2005 by Gov. Jeb Bush. And when he’s working, rest assured, his bailiff Rod Ridgewell is never far away.
