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The Court has entered administrative orders establishing the office of magistrate in family law matters (Administrative Order 5.104), juvenile matters (administrative order 5.104) and mental health matters (Administrative Order 6.304).

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority conferred by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.215, it is ORDERED as follows:

The following are hereby appointed to serve as magistrates with all of the authority, responsibility and power conferred by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Florida Rules of Probate Procedure and Florida Statutes.

Peter Bassaline, Esq.
Judette Fanelli, Esq.
Diane M. Kirigin, Esq.
Jennifer Klee, Esq.
Ilana Marcus, Esq.
James Williams, Esq.
Maxine Williams, Esq.
Christina Hero, Esq.

DONE and SIGNED in Chambers at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, this 12th day of June, 2023.

_____________________________ Glenn D. Kelley, Chief Judge
*supersedes admin. order 11.203-03/23

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EFFECTIVE JUNE 10, 2023

With the retirement of the Hon. Laura Johnson, the Hon. Samantha Feuer moves from Circuit Civil AH to Probate Division IA.

EFFECTIVE JUNE 20, 2023

Newly appointed County Court Judge, the Hon. Danielle Sherriff is assigned to Division RB/WD.

Divisional Rotation—EFFECTIVE JULY 3, 2023

Circuit:

Judge Donald Hafele (Current Juvenile Division JL) to Criminal Division T/KK2/KD.

Judge Kirk Volker (Current Criminal Division T/KK2/KD) to Juvenile Division JL.

Senior Judge Richard Oftedal will preside over Circuit Civil Division AK pending Judge Johnson’s replacement.

TBA will preside over Circuit Civil Division AH until July 10, 2023

County:

Judge Sherri Collins (Current Criminal Division P) moves to TD Division.

Judge Ashley Zuckerman (Current TD Division) moves to County Criminal Division M.

Judge Frank Castor (Current Division RB/WD) moves to County Criminal Division P.

EFFECTIVE JULY 10, 2023

Newly appointed Circuit Judge, the Hon. Reid Scott is assigned to Circuit Civil Division AH. 

Next month, the Circuit anticipates amending Administrative Order 3.107 relating to Civil Differentiated Case Management Plans. The goal of the amendment is to save the parties, and the Court, time and resources while more actively managing their cases consistent with the Supreme Court’s directives.

Important changes to the DCM program include the creation of an automated system to provide for the immediate entry of a Differentiated Case Management Order (DCMO) upon the filing of each civil action subject to DCM. The DCMO will set a Case Management Conference/Calendar Call, at which, the case will be set for trial as well as setting critical pretrial and mediation deadlines necessary to resolve the matter within the time standards set forth in Rule 2.250(a)(1)(B), Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. The DCMO will provide uniformity across divisions and important instructions for pretrial practice in the Circuit and County Courts. The new DCM Administrative Order will also provide procedures for the parties to amend a DCMO as necessary to fit their particular needs when done in a timely fashion. Please continue to monitor the Circuit’s website for additional information.

Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: one to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Palm Beach County Court.

Reid Scott II to serve as Judge on the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Scott has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit since 2006. Previously, he was a partner at Freenman, Goldis & Cash P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Stetson University. Scott fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Paige Kilbane.

Danielle Sherriff to serve as Judge on the Palm Beach County Court

Sherriff has served as the Senior Litigation Attorney for the Palm Beach County School District since 2022. Previously, she was an associate at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC, and prior to that she served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and her juris doctor from Florida State University. Sherriff fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge John Parnofiello.