The Honorable Natasha DePrimo was sworn in today, January 10, 2022, as she was elevated from the County bench to the Circuit bench by gubernatorial appointment in December. She was sworn in by Chief Judge Tuter, and will be presiding in the Family division of the Seventeenth Circuit.
Congratulations Judge DePrimo!
Congratulations to Judge Florence Taylor Barner for her appointment as the new Fourth District Vice President of the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida!
The County Conference develops programs for the improvement of the administration of justice, and provides continuing judicial education for County Court judges across the state.
On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, agency heads from the 15th Judicial Circuit visited the central courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale to learn more about our hybrid courtrooms. Chief Judge Glenn Kelley, together with Trial Court Administrator Barbara Dawicki, State Attorney Dave Aronberg, Public Defender Carey Haughwout and staff, toured our circuit’s hi-tech courtrooms accompanied by Chief Judge Jack Tuter, Trial Court Administrator Kathy Pugh, and others.
Congratulations to Jeanne Potthoff for receiving the Susan Dobow Service Award from the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators! Jeanne has worked for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit for more than 30 years, and has also been involved in establishing the Residential Eviction mediation program, Veterans Court, the shared calendar, Juvenile Traffic Court and Teen Court.
Our Circuit has held many Suspended Driver License Clinics over the years but this week’s was the first two-day, back-to-back event that saw a lot of foot traffic, and ended with many people getting their licenses reinstated. In all, nearly 300 Broward County residents found some type of resolution to their driving privileges or traffic cases. Judge Robert Diaz was on hand to settle court matters and review/adjust fines as necessary. The continued success of the clinics and the service they provide to the community ensures this coordinated multi-agency effort will continue for years to come.
Special thanks to all the participating agencies including, the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit’s Judiciary, The Clerk of Courts, the State Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida Department of Revenue, and the Sheriff’s Office.
