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The attachment contained within the link below outlines Frequently Asked Questions with regard to the changes to Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420 effective July 1, 2021.  These changes apply to CA, CC, and SC cases.

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The Fifteenth Circuit needs volunteer Guardian Advocates for Baker Act cases. If you are interested in volunteering as a Guardian Advocate you will need to complete a volunteer application, 4-hour free training, and a criminal background check.

Pro bono credit hours for lawyers with the Florida Bar and Legal Aid. You can access the training on the Florida Certification Board website at: https://fcbonline.remotelearner.net/

For more information or any questions about the process please contact Mary Quinlan at [email protected] or 561-355-1925.

The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit has two Family Magistrate vacancies.  In addition to a great benefits package, i.e., paid vacation and sick leave, medical benefits (HMO/PPO) at a cost of $50.00 single coverage; $180.00 for family coverage, and excellent working conditions, the starting salary is $88,111.

Interested persons will find more information on the positions using the link below. The two positions are open until filled. Candidates are currently being interviewed.  

For more information on this opening, please visit: https://www.15thcircuit.com/jobs/magistrate-22010633

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In Memoriam – Cari Podesta (1959 – 2021)  

Cari was dedicated to the legal profession and spent the entirety of her 35-year career practicing community association and real estate law in Palm Beach County.  She was a well-respected attorney and pragmatic problem solver.  She had a brilliant legal mind and practiced law with incredible knowledge and compassion.  Cari advocated for her clients with the utmost dedication and professionalism.  Her enthusiastic spirit was contagious and she operated with incredible kindness in all aspects of her life.  Cari will be very missed. The services will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  The visitation is at 1:00 pm, with the memorial service at 2:00 pm at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL.

In Memoriam – Magistrate Judge David Lee Brannon (1953 – 2021)

Judge David Lee Brannon’s Memorial Service and Reception will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021, at 3:00 pm at the Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation, and Event Center located at 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach (in person with masks required – the service will also be live-streamed).

The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (“JNC”) announces two vacancies: one vacancy for a Circuit Court Judge position created by the retirement of Judge Krista Marx, and one vacancy for a County Court Judge position created by the resignation of Judge Sandra Bosso-Pardo.  The JNC has been asked to provide Governor Ron DeSantis with nominees for both vacancies by August 14, 2021.

Qualifications of Applicants:

Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional qualifications for circuit court and county court judges described in Article V, Section 8 of the Florida Constitution.

Instructions for Submission:

1)  The current Judicial Application form must be used and can be found at https://www.flgov.com/judicial-and-judicial-nominating-commission-information/. Applicants should ensure they are using the correct and current form.

2) Applications must be in .pdf form and submitted as follows: (i) one original copy of the application, including all attachments, (ii) one redacted copy of the application, including all attachments, excluding all exempt information under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes or other applicable public records law. The two .pdf files should be named in a “last name.first name” format. For example: Jane Smith should submit two files named: (1) Smith.Jane.pdf and (2) Smith.Jane-REDACTED.pdf. 

Each electronic application, including exhibits, must be a single pdf file. No paper applications will be accepted.

3)  The deadline for submission of the completed application is 1:00 p.m., July 14, 2021.  Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.  Both the original and redacted electronic applications must be submitted by email to [email protected]. Please state in your email whether you are applying for the Circuit Court Judge vacancy, the County Court Judge vacancy, or both vacancies.

Please ensure the Application is complete, including all required responses (including references, case style and contact information regarding recent cases, and class standing and degree information regarding education), and all required attachments (writing sample, financial disclosure, photograph).  Incomplete applications may not be considered.  

Additional Information:

The JNC will publish on the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s website www.palmbeachbar.org and Governor Ron DeSantis’ judicial webpage https://www.flgov.com/judicial-and-judicial-nominating-commission-information/   the date and location of any interviews that the JNC chooses to conduct.  The JNC anticipates that any interviews will be held the week of August 9, 2021.

All JNC proceedings are open to the public, except for deliberations.  Applications are not confidential.  If an applicant is nominated, all materials attached to the original application will be submitted to the Governor.

A list of members of the Fifteenth Circuit JNC is available at https://www.flgov.com/judicial-and-judicial-nominating-commission-information/.Members of the bench, the Bar, and the public are urged to contact the members of the Commission concerning applicants for judicial positions.

If you have any questions, please call Mr. Harvey at (561) 303-2918, or email at [email protected]

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