Chief Judge Crawford has authorized the cancellation of all court proceedings in Seminole and Brevard Counties effective Noon, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024.
A decision will be made Thursday regarding Friday proceedings.Stay informed by following us on Facebook or X (Twitter). You may also call (321) 637-5700 in Brevard or (407) 665-4945 in Seminole.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts
Serving the Citizens of Brevard and Seminole Counties

2006 Admin Order 06-12-b

The court finds that it is necessary to establish a set for specific qualifications for arbitrators in order for their names to appear on the circuit list of qualified arbitrators maintained in accordance with administrative order 05-23-b of this court.

2006 Admin Order 06-11-b

It is Ordered that the following administrative order is hereby rescinded. Amended 94-6-Cr-B: In Re: Criminal – Preliminary Adversarial Hearings Pursuant to Section 932.703, Florida Statutes.

2005 Admin Order 05-52

05-52: RESCINDS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS: 04-42-B AMENDED, 04-39-B, 04-40-S, 04-41-S, 05-07 AMENDED, 05-08, 05-20, 05-30, 05-31, 05-32 AMENDED, 05-33-B AMENDED, AND 05-34-S – ORDERED 12/6/2005 BY KERRY I. EVANDER

2005 Admin Order 05-46-b

When a Brevard judge executes a warrant for a violation of misdemeanor probation charge, and indicates on the face of a warrant that the defendant is to be released on his own recognizance or by way of a signature bond, Pretrial Release Personnel at the Brevard County Detention Center shall promptly provide the defendant with the opportunity to execute the Release on Recognizance form or signature bond and upon his/her doing so, release the defendant from custody, unless Pretrial Release Personnel have information indicating the defendant qualifies for a “danger to public” hearing under the Jessica Lunsford Act, in which case the defendant shall be brought before the initial appearance judge.

2005 Admin Order 05-45-b

In a Domestic Violence Injunction proceeding which is brought on behalf of a minor child where the allegations are that the child is the victim of direct physical violence and/or direct sexual violence, the minor child may be brought to the hearing to present testimony before the Court without need for a motion, hearing on said motion, and an order for the minor child to attend said court proceeding so long as said minor child is twelve (12) years of age or older. If a Domestic Violence Injunction proceeding is brought on behalf of the minor child and the minor child is less than twelve (12) years of age and/or the allegations are such that the domestic violence involves indirect physical violence, such as the violence occurred in the presence of the minor child; then said Court requires a motion and an order pursuant to Fla. Fam. L.R.P. 12.407.

2005 Admin Order 05-43

Because administrative orders from time to time become obsolete; IT IS ORDERED that the following administrative orders are hereby rescinded: 89-14-Ci-B: In Re: Minors Seeking an Order of the Court to Permit an Abortion Without Parental or Guardian Consent; 95-32: In Re: Traffic – Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer Program

2005 Admin Order 05-38

Because Administrative orders from time to time become obsolete; IT IS ORDERED that the following administrative orders are hereby rescinded: 81-31-S, 85-19-Ci-B, 85-20-Ci-S, 85-24-Cr, 86-33, 87-36-Ci-B, 89-15-Ci-S, 90-49-Ci B, 91-9-Ci-B, 92-140-Ci, 95-23, 95-33-S, 96-22-B, 97-10-S, 97-29, 97-34-S, 98-26-S, 04-30-B, 04-31-S, 04-37-B, AND 04-43-B

2005 Admin Order 05-17-b-Amended

When the Clerk of Court receives full payment on a boating or fishing citation after the defendant has failed to appear in court, the Clerk is hereby authorized to dismiss the failure to appear charge and recall any outstanding bench warrant or order to show cause related to the court appearance.

2004 Admin Order 04-32-b Amended

On September 4, 2004, this court entered an emergency administrative order providing that individuals arrested for looting or burglary were to be held without bond pending first appearance before a judge. As the State of Emergency created by Hurricane Frances no longer exists, such emergency administrative order is hereby rescinded.

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