Court News:

Florida's chief judges are elected to serve a two-year term by a majority of the active circuit and county court judges within the circuit. The chief judge elections for 2025 have taken place, and the elected judges will begin or continue service as chief judge starting July 1, 2025.

The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) is currently accepting proposals for mediation and parenting coordination workshops for its upcoming 32nd conference, Strategies and Solutions, which will be held online on August 1, 2025. Those interested in presenting a workshop at the conference should visit the Call for Proposals page and submit their workshop ideas by March 7, 2025.

On February 4, members of the House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee visited the Florida Supreme Court and learned more about the workings of the judicial branch.