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Update to court operations

New county civil court case management protocols Updated filing procedure for some complaints, petitions on Oct. 11

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Work with interesting people doing important things. Review our open positions and learn how to apply!

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SCC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Court leaders, justice partners & Sarasota government officials hold ribbon-cutting ceremony in Venice

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Seven judges qualified for re-election

Judge Charles Williams

Pioneer of perseverance and purpose Judge Williams honored at scholarship event for students interested in legal career

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Judge Kimberly Bonner announces retirement

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Doctors play integral role in legal Guardianship cases Physicians can help protect vulnerable citizens from losing rights many take for granted

NEW EPISODE! Circuit Judge Debra Johnes Riva

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

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