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Courthouse Tour Gives Students a Peek Behind the Scene

Another courthouse tour, another day of amazing hands-on learning, this time for the students at St. Bonaventure Catholic School. The 7th graders visited the courtroom of Judge Stacy Ross and then met with Judge Thomas J. Coleman, who took them into his jury room where he gave an impromptu class in civics. The students also met with Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor and Assistant Public Defender Tayron Lopez in the Courthouse law library, where they peppered both with lots of questions. @scschargers @browardstateattorney @browarddefender

by — March 12, 2025 in Announcements
Nova Law School National Mock Trial Competition Garners Judicial Oversight

Five judges from the 17th Judicial Circuit spent a recent Sunday afternoon at the Courthouse judging the Nova Law School National Mock Trial Competition — the Shark Beach Showdown. The case centered on a dicey murder with the assertion of a stand your ground defense and competition was fierce with students from 26 schools from across the United States competing. Judges Peter Holden, Daniel J. Kanner, Kal Evans, Florence Taylor Barner and Betsy Benson judged the Finals with the best two teams standing. Thank you judges for making this experience so exceptional! @nsulawcollege

by — March 11, 2025 in Announcements
Recognizing Broward’s Unsung Heroes

The 17th Judicial Circuit celebrated nine notable women in recognition of Women’s History Month during a special “Unsung Heroes” program on Friday that unfolded before a crowd packed with well wishers, judges, attorneys, Court Administration employees and other dignitaries. The event was coordinated by Judge Michele Towbin Singer with assistance from the Broward County Bar Association. Honorees included Jean Ansourian, Anita Browning, Wendy Buchanan, Ta’Veca Collins, Carla Gardner, Rebecca McGuire, Susan Nymora, Ella Phillips and Debbie Rivero. Congratulations to all. An amazing program!

by — March 7, 2025 in Announcements
Walk This Way!

Sixteen Court Administration employees this week took a 15-minute walk together along the river as part of an health & wellness initiative to “get to know your neighbor” and promote mental and physical health. A recently formed Health and Wellness Committee came up with idea to encourage Court Administration employees to get out of their chairs and get moving. The riverwalk initiative dovetails with Court Administration’s step challenge, which is ongoing.

by — March 6, 2025 in Announcements
Visiting Courtrooms to Learn About the Law

More than 30 students from Sheridan Technical College visited three courtrooms during a recent tour where they spoke with judges and observed the law in action. Students visited Judge Michael Davis’s problem-solving Mentor Drug Court, and Judges Jackie Powell and Florence Taylor Barner in the Civil Division. Judge Barner also presides in Community Court in Fort Lauderdale. The students peppered the judges with questions that touched upon everything from how did they become judges to what kind of cases appear in their courtrooms.

by — March 4, 2025 in Announcements
Teaching Broward’s Future Leaders About Law and Order

Approximately 60 high school students from schools across Broward County visited Judge Elijah H. Williams’ courtroom on Feb. 6th for Youth Leadership Broward Law Day. The students enjoyed a day of speakers, inspiration and hands on learning. Judge Williams has been hosting the instructive event in his courtroom annually for years. The event is sponsored by the Leadership Broward Foundation. @leadershipbroward #17thjudteam

(Photos courtesy of the Leadership Broward Foundation)

by — February 26, 2025 in Court Updates
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