The Honorable Elijah H. Williams hosted a class of high school students from American Heritage in his courtroom during a visit to the 17th Circuit courthouse on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
The students had the opportunity to speak with Judge Williams and other 17th Circuit staff about the judicial process and how their particular roles affected the daily schedule of the courthouse.
On Friday, October 13, 2023, the 17th Circuit hosted a training for lawyers named “Nuts
& Bolts”. Judges presenting during the training included Judges Elaine A. Carbuccia,
Kristin R. Kanner, Lorena V. Mastrarrigo, Michael Davis, and Lauren M. Alperstein.
The training focused on a legislative update for changes to family law since July of
2023.
The 17th Circuit has been providing therapy dogs in the courtroom since 2013. Therapy dogs are utilized in dependency courtrooms to help ease the tension that can exist during a dependency trial.
Photographed here, one of the members of the Therapy Dog Team is shown helping out Magistrate Vicki L. Plant during a dependency hearing.
Thursday, October 12, 2023, marks the one year anniversary of the Community Court at Pompano Beach.
Awards were provided to those individuals who helped make the program a success and a video was shared that highlighted stories of triumph about participants who were able to complete the program.
Judge Florence Taylor Barner and Chief Judge Jack Tuter were also recognized for their dedication and continuous support of the Community Court and its monumental impact on Broward County.
The Honorable Louis H. Schiff joined fellow University of Florida alumni band members
to play at a recent game to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gator Band Alumni
Association Reunion.
Photographed here, Judge Schiff had the opportunity to reunite with accomplished
arranger of music and band director R. Gary Langford who was also present at the
reunion.
The Honorable Elaine A. Carbuccia swore-in new Attorney Kathryn Kelly on Friday, October 3, 2023.
The notable occasion took place in Judge Carbuccia’s courtroom and was observed by Attorney Kelly’s peers and family.
