The video for the December 14, 2018 meeting of the Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice is available for viewing at this link. Source: The Florida Channel
News & Featured Stories
Ask Judge Smith: Merry Christmas from the Leon County Jail
Leon County Court Judge Layne Smith is writing a series of columns in the Tallahassee Democrat to help the public answer common questions about the court process such as civics, history, the constitution, criminal law, civil law, and legal procedure. Read his recent column Merry Christmas from the Leon County Jail. Source: Tallahassee Democrat
David E. Stamey, Jr. is appointed to the Polk County Court
On December 13, 2018, Governor Rick Scott appointed David E. Stamey, Jr. to the Polk County Court. Stamey, Jr., 48, of Winter Haven, is an Assistant State Attorney of the 10th Circuit State Attorney’s Office. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Stetson University. Stamey, Jr. fills […]
Cary F. Rada is appointed to the Lake County Court
On December 13, 2018, Governor Rick Scott appointed Cary F. Rada to the Lake County Court. Rada, 50, of Eustis, is president of Cary Rada P.A. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and his law degree from Stetson University. Rada fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge James Baxley. Source: […]
Ask Judge Smith: Republic or democracy?
Leon County Court Judge Layne Smith is writing a series of columns in the Tallahassee Democrat to help the public answer common questions about the court process such as civics, history, the constitution, criminal law, civil law, and legal procedure. Read his recent column “Republic or democracy? Future lawyer wants to know what’s best“. Source: […]
County Court Judge Robert G. Fegers presides over “mock trial” for fifth grade students
On October 11, 2018, a “mock trial”/field trip was held at the Polk County Courthouse for Lakeland Christian School fifth-grade students. County Court Judge Robert G. Fegers was the presiding judge as the Mock Trial Team students “tried” the case of State of Florida v. The Big Bad Wolf. The wolf was found “not guilty.” […]
County Court Judge Lester Bass’ Appointment to Circuit Court Confirmed
UPDATE: On November 26, 2018, County Court Judge Lester Bass’ appointment to the Fourth Judicial Circuit was confirmed. Source: floridapolitics.com On July 26, 2018, Governor Rick Scott announced his intent to appoint Judge Lester Bass to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. Governor Rick Scott said, “Throughout his career, Judge Bass has demonstrated a commitment to […]
County Court Judge Steven Leifman Receives Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health
The 2018 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health has been awarded by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation to Miami-Dade County Court Judge Steven Leifman. Source: Miami’s Community Newspapers
Ask Judge Smith: What’s your knowledge of the Electoral College?
Leon County Court Judge Layne Smith is writing a series of columns in the Tallahassee Democrat to help the public answer common questions about the court process such as civics, history, the constitution, criminal law, civil law, and legal procedure. Read his recent column What’s your knowledge of the Electoral College. Source: Tallahassee Democrat