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Florida courts 'watch and prepare' for COVID crisis

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

Its work so far relies on recent updates of long-standing plans and procedures to protect employees and...

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The Florida Supreme Court became official 175 years ago today

Today 175 years ago, the Florida Supreme Court officially came into being. It happened on March 3, 1845, when Florida was admitted to the Union, becoming the twenty-seventh star in the American flag.

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COVID-19 Information and Updates

The State Courts System's emergency managers are actively monitoring the COVID health emergency and will convey information and important updates to employees via the FLcourts.org website and the Intranet.

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Students from Ransom Everglades School visited Oral Arguments

On March 4, 2020, students from Ransom Everglades School, through the ABOTA Program, attended the Court's oral arguments session.
The panel, Judges Vance E. Salter, Eric WM. Hendon, and Fleur J. Lobree, met with the stude...

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Chief Justice issues new order extending state court COVID emergency procedures through end of May

Florida’s Chief Justice Charles Canady issued a new emergency orderPDF Download April 6 suspending jury trials in Florida and extending other state legal deadlines through the end of May because of the COVID-19 public health emerg...

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Chief Justice issues emergency order extending court-approved mediator deadlines due to COVID-19

Florida’s Chief Justice Charles Canady issued a new administrative orderPDF Download April 7 extending education and certification deadlines for Florida Supreme Court certified mediators due to the COVID-19 public health emergency...

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Judges swear in new lawyers remotely due to coronavirus pandemic

One of the routine duties of a Florida state judge is to swear in new attorneys after they pass the Florida Bar Exam. This photo shows Judge Faye Allen in Orlando using a computer tablet to administer the oath to seven re...

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Judges using remote technology to keep everyone safe

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, judges around Florida now complete their daily work using remote technology. Here is Judge Frederick L. Pollack in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in the Tampa-Bay are...

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Oral Arguments being held remotely.

The Second DCA is conducting oral arguments remotely.  Check here for the link: Live Oral Arguments

Information for the parties to participate will be provided separately by court order. Parties will have an opportunity...

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