A Fond Farewell to Retiring Chief Judge Jack Tuter

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony and his command staff recently honored retiring Chief Judge Jack Tuter for his two decades of service at the 17th Judicial Circuit. BSO leadership lauded Judge Tuter’s lengthy tenure as a judge and presented him with a framed American flag. Judge Tuter was appointed to the bench in 2005 by (then) Governor Jeb Bush and began his service as a judge in January 2006. He has served as Chief Judge for the past eight years. Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips will follow Judge Tuter as Chief Judge. Thank you, Judge Tuter, for your years of dedicated service! You will be greatly missed. Enjoy your retirement. (photo courtesy of BSO)

Picture Day in the 17th Judicial Circuit

How do you photograph 90 judges in two separate group photos in about an hour? The answer? With lots of impressive lighting equipment, some aluminum risers and a bit of controlled mayhem. Amazing to watch the photographers from Munoz Photography make these huge group portraits with speed and efficiency, directing the judges to seats on benches, arranging them by height (and sometimes shoe style), making sure feet were straight, hands were folded and eyes were on them. Quite an operation. Can’t wait to see the final result!

Teaching Through Community Outreach

 Shout out to Judges Florence Taylor Barner and Jackie Powell for their community outreach! Judge Barner served as a panelist at Gateway Church’s inaugural community forum on housing on April 5th to help educate residents about important housing issues that could impact their lives. The event was hosted in part by Judge Jackie Powell – who attends the church – to better educate the community on all aforementioned matters. Judge Barner discussed our Community Court and explained the eviction process and how to address small claims to a group of 100 seniors and Fort Lauderdale residents.  Thank you for all you do!

Visiting a Courtroom & Meeting With a Judge

A group of students from Yeshiva Middle School recently visited the courthouse where they spent time with Circuit Court Judge Jeffery R. Levenson learning first hand about law and order. The students heard about courtroom procedures, met courtroom personnel and posed for lots of pictures. Thank you Judge Levenson for taking some much time to “teach.”

Two Broward Judges Share Expertise on Judicial Panel at St. Thomas University

Broward Circuit Judge Michael Davis and Broward County Judge John “Jay” Hurley along with Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Robert T. Watson from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami shared their expertise recently on a judicial panel hosted by the St. Thomas University Criminal Law Society and Drug Law Society. We are proud of our judges’ amazing community involvement and commitment to helping others.

Black Prosecutors Association Recognizes Retired Judge Mary Robinson

Retired Broward Judge Mary Robinson was recently honored by the National Black Prosecutors Association as part of their Women’s History Month Celebration. Judge Robinson — the first African-American woman to serve on the bench in Broward County — retired from the bench in 2016 after 27 years as a judge. She is pictured with her husband Judge Michael Robinson, their daughter Magistrate Allana Robinson Woods, retired prosecutor Chuck Morton and Blair Miller, president of the National Black Prosecutors Association. #17thjudteam

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