Read his recent column Anniversaries, affirmations and the First Amendment. Judge Layne Smith is a Leon County Court Judge who often speaks and writes about civics, the law, and the administration of justice. Source: Tallahassee Democrat
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Leon County Judge Steve Everett Appointed to Second Circuit Bench
On March 19, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Stephen Everett to the Second Circuit Court. The Second Circuit covers the following counties: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla. “I’m impressed with Judge Everett’s judicial philosophy as he understands the role of a judge is in restraint,” said Governor DeSantis. “He […]
Bradford County Judge Tatum Davis gets help at First Appearance
CCCJF Eighth Circuit Representative, Judge Tatum Davis of Bradford County, got some help on the bench at First Appearance today. Source: Twitter @8CircuitFlorida
Dixie County Court Judge Jennifer Johnson Hosts 7th Graders
County Court Judge Jennifer Johnson of Dixie County hosted 7th graders in mock trials with students playing the role of jurors at the Dixie County Courthouse in Cross City during Judicial Outreach Week. Source: Twitter
Ask Judge Smith: Peas and Carrots
Read his recent column Learn the Peas and Carrots of our Legal System. Judge Layne Smith is a Leon County Court Judge who often speaks and writes about civics, the law, and the administration of justice. Source: Tallahassee Democrat
Judge Feigenbaum Congratulates Graduate of Veterans Court
Judge Bryan Feigenbaum congratulates a graduate at the Judge David Beck Veterans Court in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. The program helps veterans in the criminal justice system by helping them get treatment and other services. Source: 7thJudicialCircuitFL on Twitter
Ask Judge Smith: Jobs, welfare or crime? Making of a felony
Read his recent column Jobs, welfare or crime? Making of a felony. Judge Layne Smith is a Leon County Court Judge who often speaks and writes about civics, the law, and the administration of justice. Source: Tallahassee Democrat
Broward County Court Judge Mindy Solomon Awarded Friend of the Bar Award
The Broward County Bar Association honored County Court Judge Mindy Solomon with Friend of the Bar Award during the 2019 Judicial Procession and State of the Circuit. Source: Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Mock Congressional Hearings with Marion County Court Judge Tommy Thompson
Local high school students participate in the We the People mock congressional hearings at the Marion County Courthouse with County Court Judge Tommy Thompson. Source: https://twitter.com/circuit5
Ask Judge Smith: The Benefit of Experience
Read his recent column The Benefit of Experience in Preparation for Law School. Judge Layne Smith is a Leon County Court Judge who often speaks and writes about civics, the law, and the administration of justice. Source: Tallahassee Democrat