Court Business Update as of 5/7/2021

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady issued AOSC20-32, Amd. 8 & AOSC20-23, Amd. 13, on 5/6/2021.  Thereafter, Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta issued AO S-2021-028 revising the health and safety requirements of the Thirteenth Circuit.  Face masks & social distancing are now only required in courtrooms, hearing rooms and in jury assembly rooms.  Refer to the AO for more information.

Remote Hearings Directory

Essential in-person business will be conducted by following the necessary pandemic precautions.  Health screening is conducted by security personnel, which includes temperature taking.  Those with a temperature of 100.4 degrees will be denied entry.  Face coverings are required to enter and must be worn at all times within courthouse facilities. These links provide additional helpful resources.