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Court Employees Hone Skills at National Conference on Juvenile Justice

The 17th Judicial Circuit was well-represented at the 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice in Boston. Six employees attended the event, which was put on by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. During the March 16-19 conference, our staff heard presentations on family violence and domestic relations and child welfare and juvenile law. Pictured left to right are Janelle May, Pierre Gaston, Ebony Bakare, Gerlande Felix, Beth Plotkin and Ismael Romero. Thank you for all you do.

by — March 27, 2025 in Admin Orders
Introducing the Employee Milestone Recognition Recipients

Fifteen longtime employees who work for Court Administration were honored on Wednesday with special awards created to celebrate notable work milestones. Trial Court Administrator Joe D’Amico and Deputy Trial Court Administrator Diana Sobel presented the awards during a brief ceremony in a packed courtroom. Co-workers erupted in applause when their colleagues were recognized. Joe initiated the employee milestone awards program to highlight the hard work and dedication of behind-the-scenes employees whose work is essential to keep court programs operational and moving forward. Back row left to right are Dylan Sercy, standing in for his mother La’Kita O’Donnell, Michele Anderson, Heather Abel, Trial Court Administrator Joseph D’Amico, Deputy Trial Court Administrator Diana Sobel, Geovanna Morgan and Magistrate Yves Laventure. First row, left to right: Gloria Trujillo, Rosalee Walker, Solange Saenz, Martine Pelissier, Lisa Peart and Teri Renaud. Not pictured are Danny Gutierrez, Renee Straub, Shannon Campbell and Ashly Martin. Congratulations to all!

by — March 26, 2025 in Announcements
Unveiled: Judicial Wall of Honor at St. Thomas University

Talk about pomp and circumstance – St. Thomas University celebrated 11 judges from the 17th Judicial Circuit during a special Thursday unveiling ceremony of a Wall of Honor featuring photos of alumni members of the judiciary (past and present). The event took place in the Judge Peter T. Fay Moot Courtroom at the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. In attendance were Judges Tabitha B. Eves, Kim Theresa Mollica, Thomas J. Coleman, Catalina Avalos, Tarlika Nunez-Navarro (former), John B. Bowman, Elaine A. Carbuccia, John Hurley, Barbara McCarthy (retired), Michael J. Orlando and Phoebee Francois. An amazing honor! Congratulations to all!

by — March 21, 2025 in Announcements
South Broward Bar Association Honors Chief Judge Tuter with Plaque Presentation

Soon-to-retire Chief Judge Jack Tuter got a surprise on Thursday when members of the South Broward Bar Association showed up in his courtroom with a token of their appreciation for his years of public service. The lawyers presented Judge Tuter with a plaque bearing these words: “For your outstanding years of service, unwavering support, and invaluable contributions to the South Broward Bar Association. Your dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on our organization and the community we serve.” We couldn’t agree more. You will be greatly missed Judge Tuter!

by — March 20, 2025 in Announcements
Teaching Students About the Judiciary

Fourth and fifth graders from Floranada Elementary School got a chance on Thursday to learn first-hand about the judiciary when Judge Tabitha B. Eves stopped by to visit on Career Day. Judge Eves answered questions about what it means to be a judge, showed students her robe and took pictures with the class during her visit.

by — March 20, 2025 in Admin Orders
Learning About Court from the Inside Out

Busy day in court for students from St. Bonaventure Catholic School! The 7th graders visited our nationally acclaimed mentor drug court where they learned about Narcan, talked to a drug court graduate and witnessed how this problem-solving court is changing lives; stopped by the courtroom of Judge Peter Holden who allowed them to step into his jury room, try on his robe and hear the jury room buzzer; then finished up with Judge Lorena V. Mastrarrigo, who also let the students try on her robe, sit on the bench & in the jury box and ask lots of questions.

by — March 19, 2025 in Announcements
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