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NEW CASE MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS FOR CIVIL CASES In response to the requirements set forth in FL Supreme Court AOSC20-23, Amendment 12, Chief Judge Bonner issued Administrative Order 2021-6.1 on April 29, 2021, outlining the circuit’s case management protocols for civil cases filed after April 30, 2021. Download the new Case Management Report or visit the Court Forms page.

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In memoriam of retired circuit judge Robert J. Boylston

Robert J. Boylston, 1939-2021 Served as circuit judge from 1985-1997

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NEW | DeSoto County Judge Danielle Brewer

Award for Excellence PIO Donna Rhodes

Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center

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

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

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