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Nailed it! Judges have fun with fondant and frosting in the 2021 Judicial Cake Wars competition

Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center

Weekend, holiday first appearance proceedings Changes announced for Sarasota and DeSoto counties

March's Department Spotlight features the magistrates and hearing officers of the 12th Judicial Circuit

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Welcome back, jurors! When you answer the call, you strengthen democracy

12th Circuit Court Diversity Initiatives Working towards increasing diversity and inclusion Initiatives

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