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Crist lacked authority to send back judges list, SCOFLA rules

The Florida Constitution trumps Gov. Charlie Crist’s demand for racial diversity among judges, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. It was the second time in almost a year that the state’s high...

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Update: Crist responds to Supremes

Gov. Charlie Crist offered the following response to today’s Supreme Court’s ruling that he overstepped his authority by rejecting a list of judges to fill an appellate vacancy. “While I am...

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Compromise gives governors ability to fire majority of JNCs but saves Crist...

Governors could fire most of the panelists who help pick judges — a watered-down version of a Gov. Rick Scott priority — under a bill up for a vote as early as Wednesday in the Florida Senate. The new...

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Senate sends measure giving governor control over JNCs back to the House

The Senate grudgingly approved a measure giving future governors the ability to wipe out a majority of members on panels who help select judges, including Supreme Court judges, and sent it to the House...

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Texting ban spurs need for more judges, court says

Florida’s texting ban is spurring need for more judges, court says The Florida Supreme Court recommended Monday that Palm Beach County be assigned five more county judges — reflecting a busier caseload...

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Term limits for Florida justices, appellate judges proposed

Rep. Richard Corcoran Soon after House Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran called for 12-year term limits for judges in Florida, legislation was filed Friday aimed at accomplishing the task. Sen. Travis...

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Term limits for courts: Is it time to put judges, justices on the clock?

A measure aimed at asking voters to impose two-term limits on Florida Supreme Court justices and appellate judges made its way Tuesday through a House panel — but still faces a long route through the...

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