Court News - 2022
The Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) provides information and brief write-ups about newsworthy events happening in and around the Florida court system.
Fall 2022 Full Court Press Newsletter
The Full Court Press is the official newsletter of the Florida State Courts System. The Fall 2022 edition features the recent appointment of Justice Francis, a tribute to veterans in the courts, and more.
Spring-Summer Full Court Press Newsletter
The Full Court Press is the official newsletter of the Florida State Courts. The Spring-Summer 2022 edition features retirements and additions of supreme court justices and court staff, the supreme court...
Branch-wide Court Communication Plan
In 2015, the Judicial Management Council updated the Long-Range Strategic Plan while also considering the communication goals of the judicial branch...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
For over 40 years, Florida’s residents have been using alternative dispute resolution to resolve cases with the help of a neutral party such as a mediator, instead of seeking judicial action.
Problem-solving Courts
Problem-solving courts address the root causes of justice system involvement through specialized dockets, multidisciplinary teams, and a non-adversarial approach.
Family Court
Complex, private, and emotional only begin to describe many of the cases tried in family court. Dissolution of marriage, parental rights, child support, and juvenile issues are some of the matters decided.
Court Interpreting Services
Florida is a diverse state with many cultures and languages represented, making the availability of interpretation services an integral part of providing services to its residents.
Performance and Accountability
The commissions on District Court of Appeal and Trial Court Performance and Accountability were established in the late 1990s to ensure allocated resources were being used efficiently and to assist...
Judicial Management Council
Florida’s Judicial Management Council, regarded as a high-level management consultant to the supreme court, has been offering guidance and recommendations to the judicial branch since 1953.
State Courts System Funding
Salaries, technological resources, and physical infrastructure are among the essential elements that need to be sustained to provide court services to the public.
The Path to Pandemic Recovery
The pandemic impacted Florida’s courts’ ability to provide due process services in-person. However, the courts innovated and overcame obstacles to continue serving Florida’s residents.
Judge Tina L. Caraballo, Orange County, Presented with Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence
Judge Caraballo, elected Orange County Judge in 2014, currently serves as the County Court...
Governor Vetoes Courthouse Funding, But Creation Of The New Sixth DCA Goes Forward
DeSantis’ budget actions included signing HB 7027, a measure that authorizes a Sixth District Court...
Collier County Clerk Kinzel Reaches UCR System Milestone
Leading the state, Collier County Clerk of Court now reports court data in near real time. Uniform Case Reporting (UCR) will provide citizens and courts alike with a clearer, more immediate view of...
Carlos Muñiz Elected Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court today unanimously elected Carlos G. Muñiz as Florida’s next Chief Justice, to begin his two-year term July 1.