Announcements

Congratulations to the Hon. Caroline Shepherd. Judge Shepherd, former Circuit Judge, was elevated to the Fourth District Court of Appeal for a term commencing October 1, 2025.

When: October 17, 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Where: Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse Courtroom 9D
Judges in attendance: Judges in attendance: Judge Gregory Keyser, Judge Bradley Harper, Judge Daliah Weiss, and Judge Santo DiGangi
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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.

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Congratulations to the Honorable Debra Moses Stephens who will receive the Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association's 2025 Judicial Bridge Builder Award.

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The latest edition of the Circuit Courier is now available and features news on judicial activities, circuit events and ceremonies and more!

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The Fifteenth Circuit will receive three new judgeships in fiscal year 2025-2026. Based on a judicial workload study, the Circuit was found to have a judicial net need of 9 judges.

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On May 29, 2025, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit unveiled the Judge Edward Rodgers Law Library during a naming ceremony held at the Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse in Downtown West Palm Beach.
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The latest edition of the Circuit Courier is now available and features news on judicial activities, circuit events and ceremonies and more!

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The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is pleased to announce the launch of its Circuit History project. The webpages include a glimpse into some of the highlights of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit

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