Chief Judge Jack Tuter this week announced he will retire on May 1st and enter private practice. Judge Tuter notified Gov. Ron DeSantis of his pending retirement in a letter on Feb. 10th. Judge Tuter was appointed to the bench in 2005, elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2014 and 2020. He has served as the Circuit’s Chief Judge for the past eight years. Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips will follow Judge Tuter as Chief Judge. “It has been my honor to serve the people of the State of Florida and Citizens of Broward County for the past 20 years,” Judge Tuter said. Thank you for your service. You will be greatly missed.
