15TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION LIST OF APPLICANTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2020
CONTACT: Robert J. Harvey, Esq.
Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: (561) 303-2918
The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee (“JNC”) announces that it has received applications from the following persons for nomination to fill the vacancy for a Circuit Court Judge position created by the resignation of Judge Jessica Ticktin:
- Peter Bassaline
- Elizabeth Berkowitz
- Marsha Bunn
- Melanie Casper
- Sarah Cortvriend
- Jonathan Giddens
- Judge Paige Gillman
- Judge Bradley Harper
- Nicole Hunt Jackson
- George Lagos
- Abigail Langweiler
- Laura Laurie
- Judith Levine
- Ilana Marcus
- Jean Marie Middleton
- Robert Ostrov
- John Parnofiello
- Jorge Perez
- Angela Prudenti
- Ori Silver
- Joseph Small
- Alcoyla St. Juste
- Stephanie Tew
- Schnelle Tonge
- Kevin Walsh
- Jeremy Zubkoff
The JNC anticipates conducting applicant interviews on May 22, 2020.
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 time, location, and method of any interviews that the JNC chooses to conduct.
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic it may not be possible to conduct in person interviews. Any interviews may be conducted virtually via ZOOM. The information to attend via ZOOM will be provided for both the applicants and the public in a future press release. If you expect any issues attending via ZOOM, please contact Mr. Harvey directly. 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]
AMENDED AO NO.: 12.510-04/2020.10* | IN RE: MITIGATING MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
DIVISION FC UPDATE
Judge Renatha Francis will be out on leave for an extended period of time. Honorable Bradley Harper will be presiding over the division until further notice. For questions or concerns, contact Tara Kranz, Senior Court Operations Consultant/Family Court Manager” at [email protected] or 561-355-1764.
15TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE OF ACCEPTING JUDICIAL APPLICATIONS
CONTACT: Robert J. Harvey; [email protected]
Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: (561) 303-2918
15TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOTICE OF ACCEPTING JUDICIAL APPLICATIONS
The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee (“JNC”) announces one vacancy for a Circuit Court Judge position created by the resignation of Judge Jessica Ticktin. The JNC has been asked to provide Governor Ron DeSantis with nominees for the Circuit Court vacancy.
Qualifications of Applicants:
Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of Circuit Court Judge, which require the person to be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years, a resident of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and a registered voter in the State of Florida.
Instructions for Submission:
- 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.
- The completed original application must be typed, bound and two-sided. The application must include a photograph.
- In addition to the original application, applicants must provide the following: (i) one original electronic copy of the application, including all attachments, in pdf format, (ii) one redacted electronic copy of the application, including all attachments, in pdf format, excluding all exempt information under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes or other applicable public records law. The application along with any exhibits, must be a single file.
- Applications: The deadline for submission of the completed application is 2 p.m., April 30, 2020. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Both the original and redacted electronic applications must be submitted by email to [email protected]. The completed original typed and bound application must be delivered to Robert J. Harvey, Jenks & Harvey LLP, 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., 16th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. 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.
- Interviews: The JNC anticipates conducting interviews on May 22, 2020. Applicants should check with the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s website at www.palmbeachbar.org for information as to date and time of any interview. In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic it may not be possible to conduct in person interviews. Interviews may be conducted via ZOOM. The information to attend via ZOOM will be provided for both the applicants and the public at a later date. If you expect any issues attending via ZOOM, please contact Mr. Harvey directly.
Additional Information:
After the deadline for submitting applications, the JNC will publish on the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s website at www.palmbeachbar.org the date, time and location or method of any interviews that the JNC chooses to conduct. Any interviews will be done in person or via ZOOM.
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].
12.510.9 COVID 19 MITIGATING MEASURES AMENDED 4.10.20
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AMENDED AO 12.510-4/2020.8 MITIGATING MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
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AMENDED AO 12.511.2 – RESTRICTING CERTAIN VISITORS TO THE COURTHOUSES
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EX PARTE PROBATE DOCKET SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
EX PARTE Probate Docket Suspended Until Further Notice
The ex parte docket is suspended until further notice. If you are in possession of original documents (Wills –including Notarial Wills, Codicils, Death Certificates, Authenticate/Exemplified Copies of Court Documents as required by law, Commissions, etc.). These documents must be mailed/overnight to the physical address of the courthouse where the matter is pending:
- Main Courthouse: PBC Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Attn: Probate Department
- South County: PBC Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, 200 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Attn: Probate Department
- North County: PBC Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, 3188 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Attn: Probate Department
- Include self-addressed stamped envelopes if certified copies are required, payment is to be included with instructions.
- Complete the appropriate Checklist in OLS for the motion/petition.
- Proposed Orders are to be uploaded to the OLS system and not sent to the clerk’s office.
- If you receive a status order or deficiency memorandum, the deficiency must be cured prior to resubmitting the order.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.: 12.510 -03/2020.7*
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AOSC20-17, IN RE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES IN THE FLORIDA STATE COURTS
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