Lawyers Roseanna Bronhard, Albert B. Moore and Leonard S. Villafranco attempted to defeat Nelson, who was arrested in 2011 and charged on counts of DUI with property damage and resisting arrest without violence. For Solid Waste and Waste Management Issues please call (321) 633-2042. background-color: red; She graduated in 1999 from Salem College and earned her J.D. padding-left: 10px; [1][2], Paulk received both his B.S. Adam Bantner, a local attorney said because judges must remain neutral when talking about their experience and skills that "it's all cut and dry and boring and nobody cares about" judge candidates. Fax: (321) 637-6972. [15], The results, published in early September, demonstrated strong support for all judges up for retention among Florida Bar members with an average rating of 88 percent. He formerly served on the board for the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition. from the University of Florida College of Law. He was elected to the court in 2014 for a term beginning on January 6, 2015, and expiring on January 4, 2021. On Aug. 30, Circuit Court Judge George T. Paulk denied the homeowners motion for a temporary or emergency injunction against the VECDD. font-weight: bold; .widget-row.Republican { For candidate lists and results from the judicial primary on August 26, 2014, please see: Florida primary elections, 2014. text-align: center; Those races were indicated by an asterisk in the table below. Bridges, a resident of Upper Keys, currently serves as a board member for the Mosquito Control District. Three judicial races appear on the Brevard County Aug. 23 primary ballot, and all registered voters can choose from the seven candidates in these nonpartisan races. He formerly worked as an instructor at the Southwest Florida Institute for Public Safety and also formerly worked as a prosecutor for the Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit. How can we improve? There was two contested races in Florida's Twentieth Circuit Court in 2014. There are very specific charges that a defendant may be able to bond out on without the necessity of seeing a judge. background-color: #f9f9f9; The Clerk of Court will require a written request to view criminal evidence contained in the Clerks vaults at least 10 days prior to the requested viewing date. Brevard County Health Department. Bronhard later received her LL.M. [45], Challenger Roseanna Bronhard, 48, is a resident of Port St. 100% remote. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. She began her legal career as an assistant state attorney for the Florida 9th Circuit Court in 2002. in 2011 she left to pursue a career in private practice. Once the defendant is re-arrested for the failure to appear, they will be required to go through the bonding process again, attempting to bond out on the initial charge, and the failure to appear charge. Before you can file your petition to expunge or seal your criminal history record with the court, you must apply to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a certificate of eligibility for sealing or expunction. Over 100 candidates faced contested elections on August 26, 2014, and anyone of them who received over 50 percent of the votes were elected without having to run in November. 93 percent of the respondents to the Florida Bar's poll recommended Warner for retention. "[33], In an interview, Bailey explained that he wasn't attempting to target white voters with one set of cards and black voters with the other. The bonding company is essentially providing the court with an insurance policy that the defendant will appear in court and is then liable for the full amount of the bond if the defendant does not appear. Pursuant to Florida Statute 903.286, any cash bond posted on or after 07/01/2005 will be applied to any upaid court fees, court costs, and criminal penalties. [35], Moran, who submitted notice of his retirement to Governor Rick Scott earlier in 2014, postdated his resignation for January 2, three days before the scheduled conclusion of his term. Fax: 690-6842. Candidates who receive a simple majority (fifty percent plus one vote) of the vote in the primary are considered winners and are not on the ballot in the general election unless a write-in candidate qualifies for the same office. WebInfocom Systems Services provides solutions for docket management and court scheduling This site also contains links to documents that may be in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word or Excel format. color: white; Advisory Board, Economic Development Commission of Florida Space Coast, Florida Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Public Hearings / Agendas / Draft Ordinances, Space Coast Economic Development Commissions County Grant Annual Financial Report for FY 21/22, Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization, Commission on Aging Volunteer Opportunities, Harry T. and Harriette V. Cultural Center, Planning and Development Citizen Access Portal, Trades that Require Brevard County License, County Department and Local Agency Listing. Circuit Judge George T. Paulk Division: M, CIVIL Judicial Assistant: Lola Merrick Office: (321) 264-6759 | Email Located at the Titusville Courthouse Titusville, if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 395,443 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. 2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 Additional Numbers. Provide any special information such as your intent to bring cameras, crews etc. [55], Bantner said this kind of thinking was a mistake because judges have a lot power to affect the average citizen. If he chooses to do that that's his business. WebBrevard County Planning and Development Department. [47] As of June 12, Moore reported a total of $4,675 in contributions from 19 donors and loaned his campaign $53,750, for a total of $58,425. WebOnline Judicial Calendaring View available hearing times for many of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Divisions. No opposing candidates are presented to voters on the ballot. in taxation from New York University. "[33], A Nova Southeastern University professor of history and legal studies specializing in politics and voting, Charles Zelden, explained that using two different campaign pitches was not a good strategy. If the defendant fails to appear for court, the bond can be forfeited by the judge. If you would like someone to follow up with you, please enter your information below (optional). As Chief Judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. Other candidates and political consultants said they're aware of the two versions of Bailey's campaign card. .courts-container hr {background-color:#f0a236;padding-bottom:2px;}, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida, Florida Supreme Court In response to the question of whether voters in the upcoming election should consider his health in their decision, Slaton replied, "No one is guaranteed a sunset. If additional information is needed, please email [emailprotected] For in-person office visits, we strongly encourage appointments. font-weight: bold; In Florida, appellate judges are appointed by merit selection and subject to retention elections at the end of their six-year terms. Once the judge releases the bond, the Clerk's office will prepare a check, minus any judicially ordered deductions and mail it to the appropriate party within4 weeksof receipt of the judges order. Here you will find information about Brevard and Seminole .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { Rowe-Linn released a statement on her decision to take back her pledge: Rowe-Linn had not hidden her closely held Catholic faith from voters or her opponents. A judicial candidate in Broward County, Florida, lashed out against the Supervisor of Elections after an error on the elections website failed to list him, as well as a number of other candidates, on a sample ballot. If you would like to help our coverage scope grow, consider donating to Ballotpedia. The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. [28] She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Seminole County Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association, and also serves as a volunteer guardian ad litem for the Orange County Legal Aid Society.Cite error: Invalid tag; invalid names, e.g. background-color: white; A formidable candidate for the bench, Cannella hoped to both build on his father's legacy and establish his own, stating in the Tampa Bay Times, "People appreciate that maybe they don't know me as well as my father, but they can see that normally, the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree."[37]. He was first appointed to the Fourth District Court of Appeal by Governor Lawton Chiles in 1994, and was retained in 1996, 2002 and 2008. Apply today! [7], Unopposed candidates for the circuit and county courts do not appear on any ballot and are considered elected following the general election.[7]. They serve six-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to retain their seat.[2]. If no candidate receives a majority, the top two candidates face each other in the general election. Shearer confronted Bailey about the cards before a recent judicial candidates' forum in Pembroke Pines. color: white; } Allow the Clerk at least 10 working days to respond. font-weight: bold; You must contact the Clerk's office in person, by phone or in writing to receive the continuance prior to the date and time of your scheduled court appearance. [30], Jacksonville attorneys Anthony Paul Penoso and Mike Sharrit ran for the court's open seat that was vacated by Judge Brad Stetson, and though they were not able to differentiate themselves in terms of judicial philosophy, their ability to fundraise had clearly set them apart, with Penoso raising approximately $6,400 to Sharrit's $177,000. Martin Luther King, Jr. and listing prominent supporters in the black community. background-color: green; The Court is transitioning online judicial calendaring from JACs to aiCalendar. Twentieth Circuit Court - Group 16: Incumbent Amy R. Hawthorne was appointed by Governor Scott on February 7, 2013, to fill the vacancy created by Judge John W. Dommerich. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. The plaintiff is correct in his assertion that Florida law generally favors elections. These defeated incumbents left office at the end of their terms on January 5, 2015. Your answers to these 4 questions will help us improve our site and the services we provide. For any other types of court appearances that you failed to appear you will need to turn yourself in at the jail and bond out, or contact your attorney or probation officer. The judge may order that a lien be entered against you to help pay for operating cost incurred by the public defender in preparing your defense. width: 250px; [46] The TCPalm reported that Bronhard, as of June 12, had not received any donations to her campaign but had loaned her campaign $7,856 and had spent almost that much.[45]. WebThe unauthorized use of the Judicial Automated Workflow System ("JAWS"), including but not limited to providing false or misleading information for the purpose of obtaining access to JAWS or utilizing the user name and password of a registered JAWS user without the user's permission is strictly prohibited and a criminal violation of The Florida Computer Nevertheless the court finds that, because Chief Judge Moran resigned prior to the start of the qualifying period and a physical vacancy will occur between the effective date of his resignation and the start of the following term, his seat should be filled by gubernatorial appointment. WebJudges. WebApply in person at the DOH-Brevard Office of Vital Statistics located at 2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida 32940. margin-top: 1px; Stevenson received 92 percent in favor of his retention in the Florida Bar's poll. Mosquito Control. margin-bottom: 1px; [49][50], Helms has lived in the Florida Keys for 20 years. display: inline-block; His son worked as a criminal defense lawyer, representing notable clients such as radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. Political parties and partisan political organizations are forbidden from endorsing, supporting, or assisting candidates in a campaign for judicial office. from the Florida State University School of Law in 2001. He should have stuck with it and left it with that. There are 597 judges on the Florida Circuit Court, each elected via nonpartisan elections. } WebThe Brevard County Clerk of Court is charged with guarding the integrity of criminal evidence within its possession. [51], Slaton was first elected to the bench on November 4, 2008. C, 1st Floor, Commission Room. Canon 7 requires that a judge or judicial candidate may not make any statements that could be construed as committing him or herself to a certain stance prior to a case being heard in the courtroom. My personal beliefs remain unchanged.". 119.07 (1)(c)(d) (e) and (f) Florida Statutes require the Clerk to respond to a request for public information and viewing of criminal evidence with reasons for any refusals, and in particular if there are any items that are under court seal or denied due to statutory exemption. The free Adobe Reader may be required to view these files. No personal checks. width: 57%; [31] "While money is a very important factor," Penoso says, "it's not the only thing. One-third of the state's intermediate appellate judges were up for retention this year. Circuit court judges serve for six-year terms, and they are subject to the same disciplinary standards and procedures as Supreme Court Justices and district court [33], Corey Shearer, president of the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus has criticized Bailey on Facebook and in fliers with the headline, "Warning! In the past, you might have been able to get away with it." Florida County Court, Courts in Florida Florida judicial elections Judicial selection in Florida. Dennis Bailey was criticized for handing out campaign cards featuring the image of the Rev. Cases of Public Interest - "High Profile" Court Cases, North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ) Board Minutes, Clerk of Courts Operations Corporation (CCOC), Financial Reports Clerk of Courts & County. We strive to maintain accessibility standards for all documents but some documents may come from other agencies that may not conform to the Americans With Disabilities Act. Only incumbent Rodney Smith, a circuit judge with widespread support in the regional law community, defeated his challenger Christian Carrazana by a comfortable margin.[22]. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .courts-container { background-color:#fcfcfc; width:100%; border:1px solid black;padding:5px;text-align:center;clear:both; } Circuit court judges serve for six-year terms, and they are subject to the same disciplinary standards and procedures as Supreme Court Justices and district court judges. If a public defender is appointed, you will be assessed an application fee to be determined by the judge. Serving the citizens of Brevard and Seminole Counties. The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit provides the JACs (Judicial Automatic Calendar System). JACs online scheduling is for attorneys only and requires a login. It is important to review any policies and procedures that apply before contacting judges chambers. [10], On November 4, 2014, voters in Florida's Fourth District voted on the retention of four judges: Alan O. Forst, Martha Warner, W. Matthew Stevenson, and Mark W. Klingensmith. clear: both; WebGeorge Paulk Judicial Assistant: Lola Merrick Division: M (CI) Office: (321) 264-6759 Moore Justice Center Viera, Brevard Titusville Courthouse Click button below for more As the campaigns geared up for the August 26 primary, one of the candidates encountered backlash for issuing two different versions of campaign cards. Fax completed birth certificate request form, a photocopy of the applicant's picture ID (enlarge picture ID) and the credit card authorization form to 321-454-7164. Sandra Rivera and Alex Finch challenged the sitting judge who had been on the bench for eight years. According to her campaign website, she was actively involved in Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Womens Club of Key West, and the Zonta Club of Key West. 100% remote. If a cash bond is posted, after the case has been disposed by the court, the cash bond will be returned to the party who posted the bond. "[25] Cheesman thinks the real issue was more than whether Rowe-Linn can be impartial; it was whether litigants woudl believe she would remain impartial when they appear before her in court. WebJudge George Paulks Jury/Non-Jury Trial Dockets SEMINOLE DOCKETS & HEARINGS: Judge James J. Dekleva Division C Judge Mark E. Herr Division F Judge Debra L. [27], Jerri L. Collins, originally from southern Illinois, holds a B.A. King, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." If you fail to appear at any scheduled court event the judge can order a bench warrant for your arrest. Any funds remaining after all of the above noted fees are paid will be refunded to the depositor. WebJudges Brevard County Charlie Crawford Lisa Davidson W. David Dugan Nancy Maloney George W. Maxwell, III Kelly Jo McKibben Michelle Naberhaus George T. Paulk Tonya Rainwater Morgan Laur Reinman Charles J. Roberts Christina Sanchez Jennifer Taylor George B. Turner Seminole County Marlene M. Alva Melanie Chase John D. Galluzzo He was an active member of the Lee County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he previously served as president of the organization. Hospitals. Despite the judges ruling, a hearing on the permanent injunction lawsuit might be held in four to eight weeks. display: block; Until all of the Divisions are on aiCalendar, please check both online systems for the selected Division. He became an attorney in 1999, and in 2012 he was appointed to the position of circuit civil magistrate. Normally the defendant is required by the bonding company to deposit with them a nonrefundable percentage of the overall bond amount. However, during Florida's big primary election on August 26, 2014, seven different judges across the state were defeated. This court is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. The elections office quickly removed the faulty link once it was pointed out to them by the Sun Sentinel and a political consultant. "[33], Under a decision released by a Florida circuit court, Judge Donald Moran of the 4th Judicial Circuit was to be replaced by appointment rather than election. The results of the poll gave Florida voters "an excellent resource" for determining how judges are evaluated by the people who deal with them most, says Coleman. Steven B. Feren, who was first elected to the Seventeenth Circuit Court in 2008, was challenged by John Patrick Contini for his seat. If a majority of votes are in favor of a particular judge, that judge will be retained to a new term.[7]. font-weight: bold; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. It may be possible for the Clerk's office to reschedule your court date provided the court event that you failed to appear for was a misdemeanor arraignment, traffic arraignment or an order to show cause hearing. Thats a misrepresentation, if not a downright falsehood. The firm focuses on family matters, estate planning, and criminal defense. WebGeorge T. Paulk is a judge for the Eighteenth Circuit Court in Florida. [6], Retention elections for appellate judges ask voters a "yes" or "no" question of whether or not to retain a judge to another term. MAILING ADDRESS. He noted "most people don't realize how important judicial elections are", but said judges make decisions that affect all citizens and help people resolve controversies. which she founded in 2012. width: 250px; } [53] Slaton had taken the drug the two nights prior to the trial. According to Bailey, some critics accused him of attempting to pass himself as black in a black community, an allegation he denied. .widget-img { In 1994, she started her own law firm, and one year later she was certified as a circuit civil mediator. Generally speaking, 2 types of bail bonds are utilized. Orders are processed within one business day. John Contini, who ran for election to the Seventeenth Circuit Court, suggested that Brenda Snipes, the Broward County Supervisor of Elections, may have purposefully omitted his name from the sample ballot. .widget-row.Libertarian { As of 2014, the current salary for a Florida appellate judge was $154,140 a year. A chief judge is chosen from among the circuit judges and county judges in each judicial circuit to carry out administrative responsibilities for all trial courts (both circuit and county courts) within the circuit. [22], Two other incumbents were not so lucky. She was one of 300 judicial candidates in Florida who signed the pledge. }. Sharrit also won the endorsement count with 31 elected officials who pledged their support for his candidacy, while Penoso seemingly had no official endorsements. "Most Florida citizens do not have reason to be in our appeals courts" said Florida Bar President Gregory W. Coleman, "[i]t can be difficult for them to assess judicial performance." Prior to that, he served as assistant state attorney from 1996 to 2001. WebThe Hon. "[53], Elsewhere in Florida, 12 candidates competed for five open seats in Hillsborough County. Contini explained to the Sun Sentinel: Contini also said that he was "contemplating legal action."[36]. Web18th Judicial Circuit - Brevard County Circuit Court: W. David Dugan 18th Judicial Circuit - Brevard County Circuit Court: James H. Earp 18th Judicial Circuit - Brevard County Circuit SEARCH the Directory CLICK on a link for specific contacts Board of County Commissioners District 1: Commissioner Rita Pritchett (Chair) background-color: grey; Rhoda Sokoloff, one of Bailey's three opponents, declined to discuss Bailey's cards with the Sun Sentinel, stating "I may have an opinion, but I'm not going to say what my opinion is." [8] Instead of waiting for a judge or justice's term to end before a successor is named, the governor of Florida would have been permitted to appoint a successor when one of three conditions is met: This would have been fortuitous for Republicans in January 2019 if Governor Rick Scott were re-elected.
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