Important Updates
Jury Trials - January through March 2021
January 2021
Tuesday, 26th – Circuit Criminal
Thursday, 28th – Circuit Civil
February, 2021
Tuesday, 2nd – Circuit Criminal
Thursday, 4th - County Court
Tuesday, 9th – Circuit Civil
Thursday, 11th – Circuit Criminal
Tuesday, 16th – Circuit Criminal
Thursday, 18th – County Court
Tuesday, 23rd – Circuit Criminal
Thursday, 25th – Circuit Civil
March, 2021
Mondays are reserved for Circuit Criminal trials
Tuesdays are reserved for County Court trials (all case types)
Wednesdays are reserved for Circuit Civil trials
Thursdays are reserved for Circuit Criminal trials
Fridays are reserved for special panels. These panels will be for one trial and one judge
Court Updates Concerning Coronavirus
The Courthouses are Open
ALL PERSONS ENTERING A COURTHOUSE MUST WEAR A MASK
The Judges of the 15th Circuit remain available in all divisions to have your non-essential matters heard remotely Monday-Friday. Please see the judicial instructions for information on setting hearings.
Persons interested in attending a remote hearing must contact the Circuit's Public Information Officer at: 561-355-4495. See Administrative Order 12.510 for more details.
HOW to ZOOM: instructions for attorneys and litigants regarding remote hearings
Announcements
President's Day
February 15, 2021 is a County holiday but the Court will be open. However, the County buildings will be closed so court events will not be scheduled on that day.
New Judicial Assignments
Chief Judge Marx has announced the new assignment of judges, effective January 2021. Please see the attached Administrative Order.
Appointment of Magistrates
Administrative Order 5.104 Appointing Magistrates ammended January 13, 2021.
Face Masks Required
NOTICE: Face Mask or Facial Covering Required for Entry into Courthouses
In compliance with Administrative Order 12.510-12/2020.18, all persons entering any of the courthouses in Palm Beach County shall wear a mask or facial covering.
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