The BSO celebrated the grand opening of their new courtroom where first appearances will be held starting November 18, 2022. The courtroom will predominantly be used for first appearances with remote proceedings.

The courtroom will also be used for Circuit Judges/Magistrates in the event of an emergency at the central courthouse.

Photographed below are Chief Judge Jack Tuter, Broward County Clerk of Courts Brenda D. Forman, Captain Latresha President, Colonel Josefa Benjamin and several other BSO officers.

Judge Florence Taylor Barner was recognized by the City of Fort Lauderdale with a proclamation in celebration of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month on November 16, 2022.

Congratulations Judge Barner on your recognition and for championing the Community Court Model!

Forensic Mental Health Evaluators

The middle school students of Henry D. Perry Education Center arrived at the 17th Judicial Circuit Courthouse for a tour and Q&A session with several judges on Tuesday, November 15th 2022.

Students were able to inquire about the role of a Staff Attorney by speaking with attorney Dharma Sierra. They also experienced a judge’s ruling firsthand as they visited Judge Michael Usan and Judge Elijah Williams in their courtrooms.

The 17th Judicial Circuit observed Veterans Day, November 11th 2022, and would like to take this opportunity to thank all veterans for their service.

Listed below in the following photos are a combination of 17th Circuit judges, employees, and family members who have served or who continue to serve.
Thank you Veterans for all you do!