Twenty-five years ago, Broward County’s Misdemeanor Mental Health Court became a reality! Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, who presides over the division, will be presenting a look back on the growth of the program over its 25 years at the United Way of Broward County’s Annual Behavioral Health Conference next week, June 8th.

This special 25th Anniversary Newsletter commemorates the many achievements and milestones of the Court, and its effect on the community.

Updated February 24, 2021

NOTICE

The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit will begin limited face-to-face hearings on violations of probation in the circuit criminal division at the downtown Courthouse beginning March 15, 2021. All other divisions will continue to operate remotely on Zoom. The Clerk’s office will remain open at all courthouse locations. No courtroom activities will occur in the satellite courthouses.

The Circuit will be utilizing four courtrooms in the North Tower for violations of probation hearings, with the room numbers to be announced in the near future.

Be advised, to comply with social distancing, visitors to the courtrooms and courthouse may be limited. All persons will be required to social distance and wear a mask.