Chief Judge Jack Tuter has entered an Administrative Order requiring that masks be worn in all public areas of Broward County’s courthouses, including courtrooms. This rule is effective beginning Monday, August 2, 2021. The order can be found here: http://www.17th.flcourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-36-Temp.pdf

Representatives from Miami Dade Courts and the Miami Beach Police Department visited Community Court this week. Back in Fort Lauderdale’s City Hall, Community Court is held every Wednesday at 10:00.

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.