MANDATORY E-FILING OF ORDERS AND PROPOSED ORDERS
Pursuant to AOSC19-74, by May of 2020, judges must electronically sign and file orders through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and receive proposed orders through the Circuit online system or via the Florida Courts Portal. Therefore, on or before May 1, 2020, attorneys must submit documents (orders and proposed orders) electronically to the judges of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.
Education opportunities for attorneys include:
- Court Technology training videos on the Circuit’s YouTube channel (link here)
- Court Technology Lunch and Learn sessions. The sessions will cover all aspects of the Circuit’s proposed order solutions (schedule forthcoming).
If you have any questions, please contact Court Chief Information Officer at Noel Chessman at NChessman@pbcgov.org
15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS FOR COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY REGISTRIES FOR JUVENILE DEPENDENCY CASES
The 15th Judicial Circuit is currently accepting new applications for the Court Appointed Attorney Juvenile Dependency Registry. For more information visit: https://www.15thcircuit.com/program-page/appointed-attorneys
NEW DOR MAGISTRATE ASSIGNMENTS – EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 3RD
New DOR Magistrate Assignments – Effective February 3rd
| Magistrate | Divisions |
| Magistrate James Williams | FA, FC, FW |
| Magistrate Judette Fanelli | FD, all north and south divisions |
This will affect newly filed and reopened cases but will not impact any cases currently set for a hearing in front of a specific magistrate.
For pending related cases, please refer to A.O. 5.101, which states: If there are two or more related DOR cases in different divisions, the DOR Magistrates shall confer and determine the best method of handling these cases.
Please contact Tara Kranz at TKranz@pbvgov.org with any questions.
FLORIDA BAR FT. LAUDERDALE OFFICE SEEKING VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY
The Florida Bar Fort Lauderdale Office is requesting a volunteer attorney to assist in handling an inventory proceeding concerning a deceased attorney.
The attorney passed away in February of 2018. Attempts to complete the inventory have not been successful. There is an operating and trust account. It is unknown how much, if any funds, are in either account. The inventory attorney would need to make that determination. There are approximately 7 boxes of closed files. The contents of the boxes will need to be reviewed to determine if there are any original documents to return to clients. The inventory attorney will be reimbursed by the Bar for out of pocket costs. Those interested can contact William Mulligan (WMulligan@floridabar.org) and Randi Lazarus (rlazarus@floridabar.org).
PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT BY BRIAN JOHN MURTHA
RE: Petition for Reinstatement by Brian John Murtha Case No. SC19-1886 TFB File No. 2020-30,327 (18C) (CRE) Dear Ms. Callow: Pursuant to R. Regulation Fla. Bar 3-7.10, Mr. Murtha has petitioned the Supreme Court of Florida for reinstatement to The Florida Bar. A copy of that petition is enclosed. Pursuant to an order from the […]Read More
BUSINESS OPS/TRANSACTIONAL PARALEGAL & CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PARALEGAL
The School District of Palm Beach County, Office of General Counsel, is seeking a Paralegal to work in a fast-paced, diverse legal office that supports public education in Palm Beach County, Florida. The position requires an experienced Paralegal with a demonstrated record in transactional practice and demonstrated ability to be a self-starter. The candidate should […]Read More
FLORIDA BAR’S BOARD OF GOVERNORS SEEK APPLICANTS
The Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its March 20, 2020, meeting: Supreme Court’s Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee: One lawyer to fill a four-year term commencing July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2024. This is a 12-member committee that renders 20 to 25 written advisory opinions […]Read More
THE FLORIDA BAR SEEKS A PUBLIC MEMBER TO SERVE ON ITS GOVERNING BOARD
TALLAHASSEE – Continuing its practice of public involvement, The Florida Bar seeks a new nonlawyer to serve on its governing board. Since 1987, two public members have served on the Bar’s 52-member governing board, after the Supreme Court of Florida approved the organization’s request to have nonlawyer representation on the board. Only 12 other state […]Read More
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JNC ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting additional applications for Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts. These appointments by Gov. Ron DeSantis are to fill vacancies created by the conclusion of the four-year terms of the current Regional Counsels. A description of the duties […]Read More
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JNC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE VACANCIES
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill the vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court created by the resignations of Justice Barbara Lagoa and Justice Robert Luck to assume federal judicial office. Based on the Florida Supreme Court’s current composition, at least one of the justices appointed to fill these two […]Read More