23-36 SUPERSEDES 98-10 IN RE: JUDICIAL FACILITIES – COURTHOUSE SECURITY - ORDERED 10/11/2023 BY CHARLES G. CRAWFORD
EXCERPT: “Whereas, the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit are of primary concern to this court; and Whereas, court proceedings may be fraught with extreme emotionalism and danger; and Whereas, it has come to the attention of the Court that persons have sought to enter or remain in one or more of the County Courthouses while in possession of weapons or firearms, either in view or concealed; and Whereas, this constitutes a potential danger to all persons lawfully on the premises of these facilities; and Whereas, the administrative supervision of the Courts within this judicial circuit is the responsibility of the Chief Judge, as provided in Rule 2.050, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: (Open AO for more information.)”