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In the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in and for
DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties, Florida

Administrative Order No: 2018–11.2

(Rescinds 2004–13.2)

Whereas, the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court has had a Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures for Complaints Against Trial Judges in place since 2004 when Administrative Order 2004-13-2 was entered; and

Whereas, the Florida Supreme Court has recently updated its sexual harassment policy and issued Administrative Order Number SCI8-06, titled “Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures Against Judges”, requiring that each circuit adopt and implement the policy and procedures contained therein on a local level; and

Whereas, pursuant to the power vested in the Chief Judge under article V, section 2(d), Florida Constitution, section 43.26, Florida Statutes, and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.215, and to improve the administration of justice within the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, it is Ordered as follows:

1. Pursuant to Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order SC 18-06, the Twelfth Judicial Circuit similarly adopts and establishes the Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures for Complaints Against Trial Court Judges. The Policy and Procedures are effective immediately and are attached and incorporated herein.
2. Administrative Order 2004-13.2 is rescinded effective immediately.

Done and ordered in Sarasota County, Florida, this 5^th day of July 2018.

Charles E. Williams
Chief Judge