The Children Services Council featured the 17th Circuit in an article of their resource guide.

In the article, Chief Judge Jack Tuter is recognized for administrative order 2021-63-CRIM. The order states that all human trafficking expungement cases are to be heard by Judge Stacy Ross. The purpose of the administrative order is to expeditiously handle these matters with Judge Ross, as she is informed in Human Trafficking and is the founding and presiding judge of RISE Court, which supports victims’ efforts to achieve justice restoration.

To read the full article, click on the following link:
https://bit.ly/SurvHumTrf17th

Students from Nova Southeastern University visited the 17^th Circuit courthouse for a guided tour on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

They spent time learning about the courthouse and observing trial practice and procedure in Judge Ari Abraham Porth’s and Judge Frank Ledee’s courtrooms. They also spoke with Judicial Staff Attorney Supervisor Megan Zbikowski and Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor, who shared their experience and connection to the 17^th Circuit courthouse.

The 17th Circuit is offering free gently used law books on the first floor of the 17th Circuit
Courthouse on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Books will be available to take from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and are available to the public
and court staff.

The Honorable Florence Taylor Barner and the Honorable Susan L. Alspector were joined by Judicial Intern Robert Milman and the Adult Felony Drug Court Team to attend the Broward Addiction Recovery Center’s 50th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

The Center has provided resources and services for people impacted by substance abuse through innovative and compassionate care.

The 17th Circuit’s Hispanic judges were honored on the 5th anniversary of the 2023 Behind the Gavel celebration Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Judge Olga Levine was Awarded Judge of the Year, Judge Robert F. Diaz was awarded the Trailblazer award, and Judge Marina Garcia-Wood was awarded the Key to the County by Commissioner Geller on behalf of The Broward Hispanic Bar.

The Honorable Elaine A. Carbuccia swore in her first attorney, Loren Shalom, Esq. The
significant moment was celebrated in Judge Carbuccia’s courtroom with colleagues and
loved ones.