We are delighted to announce that the Supreme Court of Florida has appointed two of our own to the Florida Courts Technology Commission (FCTC): Circuit Judge Martin Bidwill and Court Technology Officer Sunil Nemade will both serve on the FCTC through June 30, 2027. Judge Bidwill has been designated as Chair of the Commission, which oversees, manages and directs the development and use of technology within the judicial branch. Congratulations to you both!

Say “hello!” to Chief Judge Jack Tuter, the administrative officer of the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. The judge acts as a liaison between the Circuit and the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court. Judge Tuter is a problem solver whose daily duties include identifying policies and procedures that ensure the efficiency of the court system for everyone. Interesting facts: Judge Tuter is a devoted Oklahoma Sooners fan, as evidenced by the proud display of sports memorabilia in his office. He also served two years as the Director of Florida’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms before his appointment to the bench in Dec. 2005 by Gov. Jeb Bush. And when he’s working, rest assured, his bailiff Rod Ridgewell is never far away. 

Congratulations to our three incumbent judges in the 17^th Judicial Circuit who won re-election on August 20^th. The trio includes Circuit Court Judge Stefanie C. Moon, County Court Judge Kathleen McHugh and Circuit Court Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips. All three will serve an additional six years on the bench.