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Recent News
EIGHTH CIRCUIT WELCOMES NEW LEVY COUNTY COURT JUDGE LUIS BUSTAMANTE
The Eighth Judicial Circuit wishes a warm welcome to the next Levy County Court Judge, the Honorable Luis Bustamante. Governor DeSantis appointed Judge Bustamante to the bench on September 27, 2023. He will begin his service on November 1, 2023. https://www.flgov.com/2023/09/27/ governor-ron-desantis-makes-one-judicial-appointment-17/
CHIEF JUSTICE CANADY AMENDS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS, REQUIRES CERTAIN IN-PERSON HEARINGS
November 4, 2021, Chief Justice Canady amended an existing order about health and safety protocols in state courts. The updated order makes changes reflecting current public health conditions. It provides for the voluntary use of face coverings in courthouses and requires Baker Act and Marchman Act hearings to be conducted in person. The changes to temporary health and safety protocols are...
Emergency Aid for Renters and Landlords
OUR (Opportunities for Utilities and Rental Assistance) Florida Program is the state’s federally funded emergency rental and utilities assistance relief program. To apply, businesses and individuals may visit https://www.ourflorida.com/.
CHIEF JUDGE MOSELEY HAS ISSUED A.O. 11.39, RESUMPTION OF PRE-PANDEMIC OPERATIONS
Administrative Order 11.39, Resumption of Pre-Pandemic Operations, issued by Chief Judge Moseley, which rescinds all previous COVID-19 Emergency Administrative Orders, and directs the return to pre-pandemic court operations (with certain limited exceptions), on June 21, 2021.
CHIEF JUDGE MOSELEY HAS ISSUED A.O. 11.38, MODIFICATION OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Administrative Order 11.38, Modification of Safety Precautions, issued by Chief Judge Moseley today and effective immediately. Administrative Order 11.38: Formally rescinds the screening questions and temperature check requirements to enter the courthouse, and Limits face mask and physical distancing requirements to in-person court proceedings only. Specifically, masks and physical distancing are now required only in courtrooms and hearing rooms where...
CHIEF JUDGE MOSELEY HAS AUTHORIZED JURY TRIALS IN ALL COUNTIES
Chief Judge Mark Moseley has authorized jury trials to continue to proceed in all counties, with the current safety protocols in place.
Jurors
The Court recognizes that jury service may impose a hardship on citizens. Every effort is made to ensure that each juror has a positive experience. The Judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit thank you in advance for your service, and we hope that you find your jury service to be an interesting and positive experience.
Self-Help
Pro se means you have chosen to proceed without the assistance of an attorney. If you are not sure you want to represent yourself, you can contact the Florida Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service to consult with an attorney. For more information on what a Self Help program can provide, please check the Self Help Section on the Florida Courts website.
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