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ABOTA Bids Chief Judge Jack Tuter “Farewell”

The American Board of Trial Associates (ABOTA) Fort Lauderdale honored the lengthy judicial career of outgoing Chief Judge Jack Tuter on Thursday with an after-hours celebration at Livia Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale. Judges, lawyers and lots of other well-wishers stopped by to wish Judge Tuter good luck in his next chapter. ABOTA members presented Judge Tuter with an honorary insulated cup, joking that he probably already had boxes of awards and plaques from his years as a judge. “He is the kind of guy who runs toward complex problems, instead of away,” noted ABOTA member Mitchell A. Chester. Judge Tuter, you will be greatly missed!

by — April 25, 2025 in Announcements
Sharing a Love of Law Through Free Books

A Friday morning law book giveaway in the lobby of the Broward County Courthouse was so popular that every single book was snapped up before noon. Court administration collected a wide range of gently used legal books from judges and other courthouse staff, then offered the books to the public so they would be put to use. Among the most popular donations? Six-volume sets of Florida statutes, in high demand despite their weightiness. Takers ranged from law school students, court employees, passersby and those who simply love to read. The empty boxes got snatched up too!

by — April 25, 2025 in Announcements
A Day in the Life of Courthouse Employees

Take Your Child to Work Day at the Broward County Courthouse was filled with adventure: A mock trial in a real courtroom. A visit from two pet therapy dogs with the patience of Job and bottomless levels of love and affection. A chance to witness in-progress delinquency proceedings with a real judge and real defendants. Riding the elevators all the way up to the 20th floor to look at the ocean, then back down so you can walk to the criminal wing and peer at the Broward County jail. Understanding what happens inside a courthouse can be difficult to imagine until you experience it. A fun day for employees and their loved ones!

by — April 24, 2025 in Announcements
Visiting the Courthouse to Learn About the Law

Students from Pine Ridge Education Center toured the Broward County Courthouse on April 16th, visiting the courtrooms of Circuit Court Judge Elijah H. Williams, a juvenile delinquency judge, and County Court Judge Jackie Powell, who handles civil matters. The students observed in-progress court proceedings and asked the judges questions about their jobs during Q&A sessions. Great way to learn about the justice system!

by — April 21, 2025 in Announcements
Improving Outcomes Through Training & Education

Employees Tiffany Jackson and Marie Alvarez-Ortiz Marie recently attended the Maternal & Child Health Conference – hosted by the Healthy Start Coalition of Broward County – at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Tiffany is the Early Childhood Court Coordinator for the 17th Judicial Circuit and Marie is the Circuit’s Juvenile Services Coordinator. “Healing legacies and shaping futures” was the focus of the April 10th conference. Thank you both for making such a difference in children’s lives! 

by — April 18, 2025 in Announcements
All Broward Courts Closed on Good Friday

All Broward Courts will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday. Court closures pertain to the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach, the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation and the South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood. All courts will re-open on Monday.

by — April 17, 2025 in Announcements
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