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Introducing Our New Child Support Hearing Officer: Rebecca Frieden

Congratulations to Child Support Hearing Officer Rebecca Frieden, who was recently sworn in by Judge Hope Tieman Bristol. Hearing Officer Frieden previously worked for Children Legal Services at the Department of Children and Families as a Lead Attorney from Jan. 14, 2022 until Dec. 2, 2024.  Prior to that she worked for the 15th Judicial Circuit as a Trial Court Staff Attorney from Aug. 27, 2018 – Jan.06, 2022. Welcome to the team. We are delighted to have you on board!

by — December 26, 2024 in Announcements
Happy Holidays from Court Administration!

Court Administration employees recently rang in the holidays with food, fun and a lot of laughter at a festive lunch that included an impressive spread of eats, a tableful of delicious desserts, a free raffle of gift cards and Christmas tunes sung by our own! Staff also recognized longtime employee Terether Prophet, a mediation services coordinator, who is retiring after an astonishing nearly 42 years on the job! Trial Court Administrator Joe D’Amico presented Terether with a plaque to commemorate her incredible years of service. Enjoy your retirement, Terether! And thank you Joe for making your staff feel special.

by — December 23, 2024 in Announcements
Drug Court, Mental Health Initiatives Showcased at Problem-Solving Court Conference

Our drug court and mental health initiatives took the spotlight during a recent Problem-Solving Court Conference in Orlando attended by nearly 400 people involved with Florida’s treatment courts. Our very own felony drug court team — including Judge Michael Davis, Russell Edwards, Reggie Williams, Ben Francois and Christine DeCicco – learned they had been selected as a national mentor drug court from more than 4,000 treatment courts across the nation. Judge Michele Towbin Singer served as training committee chair for the executive committee that planned and executed the conference. Shout out to everyone from the 17th Judicial Circuit whose amazing work makes such a difference every day!

by — December 18, 2024 in Announcements
Florida Problem-Solving Court Conference Draws Contingent from 17th Judicial Circuit

Trent Baker, Juvenile PSC Program Coordinator, and Tiffany Jackson, Early Childhood Court Coordinator, recently attended a “Florida Problem-Solving Court Conference” in Orlando hosted by the Office of the State Court Administrator and the Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals. Kudos to these members of our standout team of professionals who work hard each day to help improve the lives of others.

by — December 17, 2024 in Announcements
Middle Schoolers Try “Murder” Case at Mock Trial: State of Fla. vs. Teaberry Olson

It was a whodunnit of the craziest kind and the middle schoolers who were “trying” the case were determined to ferret out the truth. Did Tee Olson kill a homeless woman who was blackmailing him because his cafe served horsemeat? Could the meat delivery guy offer any clues? And what about the teen who usually loitered by the dumpster but disappeared after the murder? Students from Sunrise Middle School, William Dandy Middle School, Seminole Middle School, Nova Middle School, and Beachside Montessori Village argued their cases before Judges Michele Towbin Singer and Kenneth A. Gottleib in search of a verdict.

by — December 12, 2024 in Announcements
Celebrating Decades of Public Service: 5 Judges Retire

Nearly 60 county and circuit court judges celebrated decades of service, friendship and memories at a special luncheon to honor five retiring judges whose years on the bench totaled a combined 125 years of service. Retiring judges included: Judge Louis H. Schiff, 28 years; Judge Robert W. Lee, 27 years; Judge Robert F. Diaz, 32 years; Judge Terri-Ann Miller, 18 years; and Judge John Murphy III, 20 years. Thank you for dedicating your lives to so many years of public service. Onto the next chapter! Enjoy your retirement. Read our press release HERE.

by — December 11, 2024 in Announcements
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