Florida's Chief Justice and State Courts Administrator visit MCJC Florida’s Chief Justice, the Honorable Carlos G. Muñiz, visited the Manatee County Judicial Center with State Courts Administrator Allison “Ali” Sackett on July 14. July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
DeSoto County Judge Brewer elevated to Circuit Court Bench Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that he has appointed DeSoto County Judge Danielle Brewer to fill the vacant Circuit Court seat created by Judge Debra Johnes Riva’s retirement. June 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Manatee students showcase their public speaking skills County Judges Gould, Inman preside over speech contest for elementary, middle school students at the 52nd Annual Florida 4-H Public Speaking School Enrichment Program. Four sixth graders and 13 fourth and fifth graders competed for the top prizes. May 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Application period for court-appointed registry begins May 26 On May 26, the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court will begin accepting applications for the court-appointed attorney registry administered by the Justice Administration Commission for the 22/23 year that begins July 1, 2022. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2023. May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Judge Williams honored at event for students interested in legal career Circuit Judge Charles Williams was named as a “Pioneer of Pinellas” at a program and scholarship banquet honoring a “legacy of power, perseverance and purpose” of African American leaders in the region. May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Seven judges qualified for re-election Four County Court judges and three Circuit Court judges recently qualified for re-election. May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
New courthouse means 'access to justice for all of us' The South County Courthouse in Venice was officially celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 4. Representatives from Sarasota County Government, Circuit Judge Kimberly Bonner, and Clerk and Comptroller Karen Rushing spoke about the building and what it means to the citizens of south Sarasota County. May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Judge Kimberly Bonner announces retirement Circuit Judge Kimberly Carlton Bonner has announced her retirement in a May 2 letter to Governor Ron DeSantis. Judge Bonner was appointed to the Sarasota County Court bench in 2002 and was elevated to the Circuit Court bench in 2013. May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Respite, resources and camaraderie Chief Judge Charles Roberts presided over Amnesty Court during Sarasota's annual event for area veterans. April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Circuit, county judges come out to hear Supreme Court Chief Justice Canady Twelfth Judicial Circuit judges were in attendance to hear Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady speak at the Bradenton Kiwanis Club luncheon on April 12. April 22, 2022 Read Full Article