Court News

The state budget for FY 2024-2025 has been approved, with most of the items requested in the judicial branch's legislative budget request being partially or fully funded.

The Florida Courts Technology Commission (FCTC) is saying farewell to its long-serving chair, Chief Judge Lisa Munyon of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, who is concluding her service with the commission on June 30, 2024. 

The new edition of the Full Court Press, the official newsletter of the Florida State Courts System, is now available on the Florida Courts website.

With the 2024 hurricane season beginning on June 1, now is the time to review and test emergency procedures, update communication plans, and assess overall preparedness.

The Florida Courts Technology Commission is accepting applications for a public member to serve on the Commission. Applications are due by May 31, 2024. Complete information is available on the Florida Courts website.

Scammers never rest. Be cautious of a new email scam about phony court cases, and stay vigilant about jury duty scams that are still circulating. Read our five reminders to help avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

May ushers in both Problem-Solving Court Month and Opioid & Stimulant Use Disorder Awareness Month. Read the proclamation issued by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz and find numerous resources online to make the most of this important month.

The Appellate Case Information System (ACIS) is now live in all of Florida’s appellate courts. ACIS allows users to search court dockets and available case documents for the Florida Supreme Court and all six of Florida’s District Courts of Appeal.

Anyone seeking judicial office should plan to attend an upcoming Judicial Campaign Conduct Forum. The forums are scheduled for May 2 and 3, 2024, and will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa, and online via Zoom.

The Half Court Press is a new publication designed to feature important news and events that happen between releases of the Full Court Press newsletter.

This February, more than 300 court employees from across the state participated in the 2024 Florida Court Personnel Institute. The institute is designed to help attendees enhance knowledge, build skills, and promote ethical standards, all with the goal of ensuring the competent and fair administration of justice.

The Florida Pro Bono Service Awards are an annual event honoring the exceptional efforts of Florida lawyers, judges, law firms, and bar associations to provide free legal services to those in need. This year's awards ceremony was held on January 18, 2024.

Start the New Year by learning more about the newest member of the Supreme Court of Florida, Justice Meredith L. Sasso.

The fall 2023 edition of the Full Court Press is here!

The end of the year is a great time to reflect on some of the important events that took place in the Florida State Courts System in 2023.