To aid efforts to conduct court proceedings remotely, and thus mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, Chief Justice Charles T. Canady, ordered notaries and other persons qualified to administer an oath be allowed to do so remotely by audio or video communication.

Only essential proceedings will be held in Florida’s state courts through March 27 under an administrative order issued by Chief Justice Charles T. Canady.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal has implemented health and safety protocols. We are following the guidelines and directives of the Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control in an...

In further efforts to protect the health and safety of judges, courts personnel, and the public, Chief Justice Charles T. Canady has ordered self-quarantine for judges, officers and employees who will personally travel internationally, on a cruise, or to locations in the United States where COVID-19 is being transmitted by...

Leadership of Florida’s state courts continues to take actions to protect public health and safety while maintaining essential access to justice.

Chief Justice Charles T. Canady today suspended jury trials throughout the State Courts System in the interest of public health. Clerks of court and trial court administrators throughout the state will act to implement the administrative order and notify all who have been called for jury service.

Chief Justice Charles T. Canady is actively monitoring developments related to COVID-19. He has urged preparation and readiness. In service to that he has issued an administrative order. 

Florida’s courts are preparing for the new coronavirus, COVID-19, with proven procedures and basic preventive advice.