The Supreme Court of Florida has issued an Administrative Order that addresses emergency procedures and extends time periods under all Florida Rules of Procedure for Broward County in the wake of a water leak that unexpectedly forced the closure of our South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood on March 31, 2025. Read the Administrative Order HERE.
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.
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.
A group of middle schoolers from New Renaissance Middle School in Miramar witnessed the law in action during a recent courthouse visit. The students visited the courtroom of Judge Elijah H. Williams, where they asked questions, watched court proceedings and posed for pictures with Judge Williams. The students were part of the 5000 Role Models Mentoring program, a program established in 1993 by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson to inspire the next generation of leaders and influence the youth to become well-rounded adults. Thank you judge for being an inspiration to these youth!
A group of our judicial assistants recently attended a meet and greet sponsored by the Broward County Bar Association’s Paralegal Section where both groups shared appreciation for each other and the work that is done by all. The collaboration and camaraderie makes everyone’s job easier!
Review the Administrative Order here.
