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Improving Outcomes Through Training & Education

Employees Tiffany Jackson and Marie Alvarez-Ortiz Marie recently attended the Maternal & Child Health Conference – hosted by the Healthy Start Coalition of Broward County – at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Tiffany is the Early Childhood Court Coordinator for the 17th Judicial Circuit and Marie is the Circuit’s Juvenile Services Coordinator. “Healing legacies and shaping futures” was the focus of the April 10th conference. Thank you both for making such a difference in children’s lives! 

by — April 18, 2025 in Announcements
All Broward Courts Closed on Good Friday

All Broward Courts will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday. Court closures pertain to the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach, the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation and the South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood. All courts will re-open on Monday.

by — April 17, 2025 in Announcements
Networking with Judges Over Lunch

The NSU Law Hispanic Student Bar Association’s Judicial Luncheon marked its 25th year earlier this month but with a new host: Judge Jose Izquierdo took over the popular event, which had been hosted for 24 years by (now retired) Judge Robert F. Diaz. Judge Diaz stepped down from the bench in December 2024. The popular networking event for law students, attorneys, and judges was held on April 11, 2025 in Judge Izquierdo’s Courtroom. Judge Diaz returned for a surprise visit to make the transition complete!

by — April 16, 2025 in Announcements
Inn of Courts Achieves Platinum Status Under Broward Judge’s Leadership

Congratulations to Judge Jackie Powell whose hard work and leadership helped the Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Courts achieve Platinum status for the first time in 33 years. Judge Powell is the organization’s president. In recognition of this amazing accomplishment, the Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court has been invited to attend the Inn of Distinction gala in July at the United States Supreme Court. Judge Powell directed the community outreach for the Inn. Read our press release HERE.

by — April 15, 2025 in Announcements
North Broward Prep Students Visit the Courts

Students from North Broward Preparatory School got a chance to learn firsthand about what it is like to be a judge during a recent visit to the Broward County Courthouse. The students met Judges Stacey Schulman and Catalina Avalos, visited their respective courtrooms and peppered both with questions about their experiences on the bench. A great time was had by all!

by — April 14, 2025 in Announcements
A Bittersweet Goodbye …

There were hugs, handshakes, speeches and a lot of cake and posing for pictures today as the judges of the 17th Judicial Circuit bid farewell to outgoing Chief Judge Jack Tuter, who is retiring after 20 years on the bench. In his parting words, Judge Tuter said he will most look forward to not answering the phone at all hours of the day and night, but will sincerely miss the friends and personal and professional relationships he made during his tenure as a judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit. Judge Tuter served as Chief Judge for eight years. Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips will assume the role of Chief Judge moving forward. Judge Tuter, you will be greatly missed. Your next chapter awaits!

by — April 11, 2025 in Announcements
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