Florida Supreme Court Order closing all court functions except for essential court proceedings and critical proceedings related to the public health emergency. THIS HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR ANOTHER 3 WEEKS THROUGH APRIL 17. See Order
The Florida Supreme Court finally compiled a list of all circuits like we had, so we are happy to direct you to that website here.
“Essential Court Proceedings” includes:
- First appearance in criminal cases;
- Criminal arraignments as deemed necessary;
- Hearings on motions to set or modify bail for individuals in custody;
- Juvenile dependency shelter hearings;
- Juvenile delinquency detention hearings;
- Hearings on petitions for injunctions relating to safety of an individual;
- Hearings on petitions for risk protection orders;
- Hearings for the appointment of an emergency temporary guardian; and
- Hearings on involuntary commitment under the Baker or Marchman Acts.
“Critical Court Proceedings Related to the Public Health Emergency” includes:
- Violation of quarantine or isolation;
- Violation of orders to limit travel;
- Violation of orders to close public or private buildings: and
- Enforcement of curfew orders.
The Florida Supreme Court finally compiled a list of all circuits like we had, so we are happy to direct you to that website here.