Court administration is my life’s work.  I spent 25 years working in federal courts, in both Southern California and Hawaii.  I held various positions in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.  And in Hawaii, I served 9 years as Chief Deputy Clerk of Court.  As I shift my emphasis to state court administration as Court Administrator for the 13th Judicial Circuit, I will rely heavily on the support and knowledge of the judges on our bench and the staff of Office of Court Administration.    In the 13th Circuit, we actively pursue innovation while ensuring the swift, equitable pursuit of justice.  Technology will enable us to adapt and grow with the ever changing needs of the customers we serve.

We have relationships with various community partners, which allows us to build integrated systems of collaboration, leading to common goals.  Court programs will evolve and respond to the challenges experienced in our community.    

The Trial Court Administrator performs a range of functions to assist the chief judge in carrying out administrative duties related to operation of the county and circuit courts within the circuit. She is responsible for ensuring there are adequate resources available, including personnel and budgetary.The duties range from management of court programs to facilities management. Other duties include: public information, case flow management, court reporting, court interpreters, court technology, certified process servers, dispute resolution alternatives, interagency coordination, analysis in criminal justice areas, judges certifications, program performance audits, development of policies and procedures, new program and service proposals, contract negotiations and other administrative duties associated with day-to-day court operations. For specific areas of court programs and business operation, see Business Operations and Court Programs. 

To contact:

Court Administration

800 E. Twiggs Street 

Tampa, FL 33602 

(813) 272-5894