CLAYTON D. SIMMONS – Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts

2015 Admin Order 15-12-s Amended

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The court having determined that Judge Susan Stacy should not hear cases in which attorney Clayton D. Simmons, Bar Number 319325 appears, it is ORDERED that all pending or newly filed cases in which attorney Clayton D. Simmons, Bar Number 319325 appears as attorney of record for any party shall be reassigned to the next judge in rotation pursuant to pending or existing administrative orders.

DONE and ORDERED this 1st day of December 2015.

2011 Admin Order 11-16

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WHEREAS administrative orders from time to time become obsolete; IT IS ORDERED that the following administrative orders are hereby rescinded:

08-22-S SUPERSEDES 05-29-S: In Re: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge Clayton D. Simmons
09-10-B: In Re: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge John M. Griesbaum
09-29-B: In Re: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge Michelle Vitt Baker
10-02-S: In Re: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge Clayton D. Simmons
10-04-S: In Re: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge Clayton D. Simmons
10-11-S: In Re: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge Clayton D. Simmons

DONE AND ORDERED this 3rd day of May 2011.

2009 Admin Order 09-30-b

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It is hereby ordered that; All proposed orders submitted for consideration by the Court, shall be accompanied by copies of order and stamped envelopes addressed to all parties for return of the executed Order. All notices for trial in civil actions shall be accompanied by stamped envelopes addressed to all parties for return of Order setting trial. All summons used to file a complaint on a defendant/respondent must include the following address for the defendant/respondent to file a written response: Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 219, Titusville, FL 32781-0219, Tel: 321-637-5413; Fax: 321-264-5269.

DONE and ORDERED this 23rd day of June 2009.

2009 Admin Order 09-28-s

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Pursuant to F.S. 102.141(1) the County Canvassing Board shall be composed of the Supervisor of Elections; a county court judge, who shall act as chair; and the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. In the event a statutory member is unavailable to serve, is a candidate who has opposition in the election being canvassed, or is an active participant in the campaign or candidacy of any candidate who has opposition in the election being canvassed, then a replacement shall be appointed as follows:

Therefore, pursuant to F.S. 102.141(1), I hereby appoint the following to serve as the Seminole County Canvassing Board:

County Court Judge Ralph Eriksson
Supervisor of Elections Mike Ertel
Attorney Gerald Rutberg
County Commissioner Chairman Robert E. “Bob” Dallari

DONE and ORDERED this 30th day of April 2009.

2009 Admin Order 09-25

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WHEREAS administrative orders from time to time become obsolete; IT IS ORDERED that the following administrative orders are hereby rescinded:

01-27-S IN RE: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge James E. C. Perry
01-28-B IN RE: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge Meryl L. Allawas
07-32-S IN RE: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge James E. C. Perry
07-34-S IN RE: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge James E. C. Perry
08-02-B AMENDED IN RE: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge Judith Atkin
08-31-S IN RE: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Temporary Assignment Judge O.H. Eaton, Jr.
09-23 IN RE: Judges – Appointment of Acting Chief Judge

DONE AND ORDERED this 30th day of March 2009.

2009 Admin Order 09-19-s

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Supplemental Petitions for Modification in Family Division cases must be filed with the clerk along with the appropriate filing fee, if applicable, and served on the opposing party. Such petition shall carry the same case number as the final judgment or order for which modification is sought and shall remain assigned to the same division where that final judgment or order was obtained.

A party wishing to modify an existing Title IVD Child Support order to address parenting plan issues regarding the children must file a Supplemental Petition for Modification in the Title IVD case and serve the other parent or party. The attorney for the Department of Revenue does not represent the other party in the case and should not be served.

DONE AND ORDERED this 5th day of March 2009.

2009 Admin Order 09-15-b

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EXCERPT: “Whereas jail overcrowding has been a long existing problem at the Brevard County Jail; and Whereas, the Honorable Gregory Presnell, United States District Court Judge, is overseeing an attempt to settle the existing litigation in Federal Court in which Tilman/Lennear is Plaintiff and Brevard County is Defendant, concerning jail overcrowding at the Brevard County Jail; and Whereas, on August 12, 2008, representatives of the judicial system, law enforcement agencies and county government attended a workshop in Orlando, Florida, to address the issue of jail overcrowding at the Brevard County Jail; and Whereas, police agencies have the authority by Florida Statute, to make arrests for “on site” violations of probation and community control; and . . . (Open AO for more information.)”

2009 Admin Order 09-12

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WHEREAS administrative orders from time to time become obsolete; IT IS ORDERED that the following administrative order is hereby rescinded since the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit no longer has a self-help program:

08-32 In Re: Domestic Relations – Establishment of Education Program in Family Law Cases for Self-Represented (Pro-Se) Litigants

DONE AND ORDERED this 4th day of February 2009.

2009 Admin Order 09-07-b Amended

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EXCERPT: “Whereas it is necessary that the undersigned Chief Judge establish, in writing, criteria which the Pretrial Release Program staff must utilize in releasing defendants under their own signature. It has been brought to the Court’s attention that Expanded Release Authority is being requested by the Pretrial Release Program to allow for the release of selected non-violent third-degree felons and bench warrants with bonds of $2000.00 or less. Whereas the purpose of this Expanded Authority is to enhance the current release authority as set forth by the State of Florida Constitution, Section 14, Florida Statute 907.041, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.125(c)(d), and 3.131(a)(b), and to provide the Pretrial Release Program with an avenue for further reductions in jail over-crowding and increases in jail cost savings. Whereas it is necessary to define the role and scope of such an expansion, offenses qualifying for release under this Administrative Order as follows: (Open AO for more information.)”

2009 Admin Order 09-06

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EXCERPT: “The following provisions will improve the efficiency of court proceedings, it is therefore, ORDERED: When appearing in any Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, unless excused by the presiding judge, all counsel (including, where the context applies, all persons at counsel table) shall abide by the following: (Open AO for more information.)”

Additional Information:

Code of Professional Responsibility