Nursing Room for Mothers
Located on the 4th floor of the Main Courthouse
Nursing mothers may use this private room by contacting Court Administration, 5th Floor, Main Courthouse.
Announcements
Amended New Assignments
The following AMENDED new assignments shall be effective January 22, 2019.
Requirement for Notice of Hearing on Motion for Contempt in Support Matters
Effective immediately, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit mandates the use of Florida Supreme Court Form 12.961...
Chief Judge Marx Re-elected to Chair the JQC
On November 1, 2018, Chief Judge Marx was elected by the Judicial Qualifications Commission (“JQC”) to serve as the Chair of the JQC for a second consecutive term.
The Honorable Edward Rodgers, 1927-2018
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit mourns the passing of an extraordinary jurist and community leader, the Hon. Edward Rodgers (1927-2018).
Mission & Vision Statement
The mission of the judicial branch is to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and provide for the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Change in Belle Glade
The Chief Judge has announced that effective October 1, 2018, the Hon. Sherri Collins will preside over the Belle Glade Divisions (with the exception of JA). Judge Collins’ will be assisted by her Judicial Assistant, Sandra Becerra.
Congratulations to our Judges!
The following judges were re-elected:
Congratulations to Circuit Judges (Janis) Keyser, Kroll, Martz, (Joseph) Marx, Rowe and Weiss;
and County Judges Booras, Castor, Collins, Garrison, Hanser
and Bosso-Pardo.
Family Case Inquiry
For a timely and fair processing of the inquiries by the self represented litigants in family divisions, the Circuit has implemented the following case inquiry system to be utilized by the self represented litigants.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
In order to provide for a more unified approach and to effectuate a savings for the parties, their attorneys and the County Civil Bench in the form of judicial economy; the following changes will take effect beginning March 19, 2018.