Happy 234th birthday to the U.S. Constitution September 17 is the day the government of the United States of America, the great experiment, was born with the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This special document turns 234-years-old this year and we thought a great way to celebrate it would be to learn more about it. September 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Chief Justice raises awareness of opioid, stimulant use with proclamation To raise awareness about opioid and stimulant use issues and disorders, and to highlight solutions involving the courts, Chief Justice Charles T. Canady issued a proclamation ​establishing September 2021 “as a month of awareness, training, and action regarding opioids, stimulants, and treatment for related substance use disorders.” September 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Court employee's dedication to profession is 'PDI' Congratulations to Dana Yawn, Guardianship Monitor (Sarasota), who is adding to her growing list of accomplishments. Dana recently passed the clinical social work examination and will soon add more initials after her name. September 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Judges recognize Florida's county judicial assistants with high honor The county court judicial assistants of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, and all county court judicial assistants throughout Florida, were recognized with the Non-Judicial Award at the Conference for County Court Judges of Florida’s annual meeting in July. It is the highest award possible for non-judicial members. August 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Aug. 20 investiture ceremony cancelled We are disappointed to announce that the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court must postpone the August 20th investiture ceremony of Judge Gould and Judge Steele. It was a difficult decision to make but please understand that our primary goal is to keep everyone as healthy and safe as possible. August 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Masks are required to enter court buildings Chief Judge Charles Roberts issued Administrative Order 2021-15a.2 requiring face masks in all public areas of the circuit’s courthouses. August 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Work project alters walkways around Sarasota's judicial center Installation of the new chiller plant pipe is continuing to progress along Ringling Boulevard, which will alter pedestrian access to the Silvertooth Judicial Center in Sarasota. The week of August 2, the contractor will extend the fencing to the walkway in front of the Judicial Center, running parallel to Ringling Boulevard. July 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Judicial assistants, court manager receive circuit's highest honor Engraved, glass star is awarded to employees who exhibit the court’s motto, “Whatever It Takes!” July 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Work around Sarasota's judicial center enters next phase Installation of the new chiller plant pipe is continuing to progress along Ringling Boulevard. The contractor began fencing off a portion of the grassy lots in front of the police department and judicial center Friday morning. July 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Introducing the newest certified court manager, Kim Miller Congratulations to Trial Court Administrator Kim Miller who completed the Certified Court Manager (CCM) program, sponsored by the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management (ICM). July 02, 2021 Read Full Article