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WHEREAS, the Judicial Circuit Assessment Committee (the "Committee") convened on July 14,
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within District Courts of Appeal (DCA) boundaries, considering the following criteria, in accordance with
Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.241(c): effectiveness, efficiency,
access to courts, professionalism, public trust and confidence, and additional criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Committee will examine data and information, survey stakeholders, hold public
hearings, consider fiscal and operational impacts, and issue findings and recommendations to th(,-
Legislature with regard to the consolidation of judicial circuits by December 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, there are 20 judicial circuits in the State, and each circuit is comprised of one or more
counties, and Monroe County is in its own circuit, the 16'h Circuit; and
WHEREAS, consolidation will only be considered within DCA boundaries and Monroe County
(16' Circuit) is in the same DCA boundary with Miami Dade (I I' Circuit), the Third District Court of
Appeal; and
WHEREAS, the judicial circuit profiles in the chart below was provided in the Committee's
materials (below in the chart) and demonstrate the vastly different size and operation of each circuit; and
WHEREAS, the County Commission believes consolidating the State's smallest circuit into State's
largest circuit will certainly diminish, if not entirely curtail, the effectiveness, efficiency, and access of the
circuit's services on behalf of Monroe's constituents; and
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in the adjudication of cases; and
WHEREAS, consolidation with the I I' Judicial Circuit would be detrimental to the curren!
effectiveness and efficiency of the 16th Judicial court operations and Monroe's Keys residents would be
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sector), will potentially impact local tourism drawn to the Keys for our natural resources affecting oc
businesses, and ultimately generate less sales tax for the State; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Commission has examined the criteria set out in Rule 2.241 F1
R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. to be considered by the Committee and believes that the laudable goals o
effectiveness, efficiency, access to courts, professionalism, public trust and confidence are protected onl
by keeping in place our separate circuits, and urges the Committee and Legislature against consolidatio
$f the I Vhand 16'hcircuits for the concerns expressed hereto; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY BOARD ' r COUNT
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated into this resolution as restated herein constitute th
legislative findings of fact made by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe Count
Florida.
2. The Clerk for this Board shall ftimish copies of this resolution to:
0 Judge Gerber and members of the Judicial Assessment Committee
Representative
As Deputy Clerk
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Mayor Craig Cates Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln Yes
Commissioner Jim Scholl Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
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Digitally signed by Robert B. Shillinger
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September 26, 2023
Tlie Honorable Stacy M. Butterfield
Polk County Clerk of die Circuit Court & Comptroller
PO Box 9000, Drawer CC-1
Bartow FL 33831-9000
Clerk Butterfield,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 290-2023 of die Monroe County Board of' County
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation ofJudicial Circuits, specifically die
consolidation of die 16' and 11' Circuits.
The Resolution was adopted by die Board at their regularly scheduled meeting, held III
fornial session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
AttacluncI1t (1)
cc: 16' Circuit Judicial Circuit
16' Judicial Circuit State Attorney
16" Judicial Circuit Public Defender
file
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
1XI, 014INNt Kevin Madok, cpA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florid,?
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September 26, 2023
'I'lie 11onorable Keltb A. Carsten
9dju(licial Circuit Court juQc
125 N Orange Avenue
Orlando F1, 32801
Judge Carstcii,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 290-2023 of'flie Monroe County Board ofCounly
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation o1ju(licial Circuits, specifically die
consolidation ol'tbe 16' and I I' Circuits.
The Resolution was adopted by (lie Boar(I at their regularly scheduled nicefing, liel(I ill
I'Oniial session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectl'ully subinitte(l,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
ol'tbe Circuit Court & Comptroller
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CC: U)" Circuit Judicial Circuit
16'Ju(licial Circuit State Attorney
16"Ju(licial Circuit Public Dcl'eii(ler
file
&EY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33150 Plantation Key, Florida 330711
Kevin Madok, cpA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
September 26, 2023
`I'lic Honorable Sliawn Crane
6djudicial Circuit Clilef'ju(Ige-Elect
315 Court Street
Clearwater FL 33756
Attaclied is a copy of'Rcsolution No. 290-2023 oftlic Monroc Comity Board of'County
Commissioners In ssioners expressing opposition to consolidation of'Judicial Circuits, specifically the
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consolidation of the 16 and I I' Circuits.
'I'lie Resolution was adopted by the Board at diell- regularly scheduled ineetilig, lield in
f0ruial session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
of' the Circuit Court & Comptroller
cc: 16' Circuit Judicial Circuit
I (" I I ) ju(l*al Circ
uit State AtIonicy
16'Judicial Circuit Public Defeuder
file
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATIOA rET
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
Kevin Madok, CPA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Monroe County, Florida
September 26, 2023
`I'lie I lonorable Jonathan D. Gerber
4di Distnict Court ol'Appeal Al)l)cllatcjLI(IgC
110 S '1'aiiianhi(l Avenue
NN' Palm Beacli FL 33,101
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Attaclic(l is a copy of'Rcsolution No. 290-2023 of'tbc Monroc County Board 01'COLIII(y
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation ol'.1ti(liciall Circuits, specifically the
consoli(lation oi'dic U)" aii(I I I' Circuits.
'I'lie Resolution was adopted by the Board at their regularly sclie(Itile(I meeting, lield III
I'Milal session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Ma(lok, CPA, Clerk
of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
cc: 16' Circuit Judicial Circuit
I 6"ju(1IcIaJ Circuit State Attorney
16"Ju(licial Circuit Public Dc1'Cndcr
file
R'011EST MARATHON P-W1'A1AIV-W1 Ei-
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33150 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Monroe County, Flori"n
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
September 26, 2023
Mr. NN'. Braxton Gillani, IN'
Attorney at Law
I I List Bay Street
Jacksonville Fl, 32202
Attaclie(I is a copy of'Rcsolu6oii No. 290-2023 of the Monroe County Board ol'County
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation of ui ial Circuits, specifically the
consoll(lation of the 16' and I I' Circuits.
'Flie Rcsolutionwas a(lopte(l by Ilic Boar(I at tlicir regularly scliedule(l meeting, liel(l in
fi)ital session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Ma(l0k, CPA, Clerk
ol'tlie Circuit Court & Comptroller
cc: 16' Circuit i i Circuit I Ju(licial 1
16'Ju(licial Circuit State Attorney
16'Ju(licial Circuit Public Delcri(ler
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&ETIVEST MARATHON PLARTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
Kevin Madok, cpA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
September 26, 2023
'I'lie Honorable Glenn Kellev
15djudicial Circuit Cluel"Judge
205 N Dixie Higliway #1.2200
\N' PaIiii Beach F1, 331.01
Judge Kelley,
Attached is a copy of' Resolution No. 290-2023 of the Monroe County Board of County
Coll ullissioners expressing opposition to consolidation of Judicial Circuits, specifically the
consolidation of the U)" and I I" Circuits.
'Flie Resolution was adopted by die Board at dicir regularly scheduled meeting, lield III
fornial session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Nladok, CPA, Clerk
oftlic Circuit Court & Comptroller
CC: 16' Circuit Judicial Circuit
16"Judicial Circuit State Attorney
16'Judicial Circuit Public Defender
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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
f,00 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 330711,
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Clerk of the Circuit Courti Comptroller — Monroe County,Florida
September 26, 2023
Tlie Honorable Cliristoplier Kelly
7di Judicial Circuit Court Judge
125 E Orange Avenue # 110
Daytona Beacli FL 32114
Judge Kelly,
Attaclied is a copy of' Resolution No. 290-2023 of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation of Judicial Circuits, specifically the
consolidation of tlic 16" and 11' Circuits.
The Resolution was adopted by the Board at their regularly sclieduled meeting, held in
fbrinal session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Attaclinient (1)
cc: 16' Circuit Judicial Circuit
16'Judicial Circuit State Attorney
16'Judicial Circuit Public Defender
file
MARATHONKEY WEST •
fOO Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway —
Key West, Florida 1 1 Marathon,• d, 33050 PlantationFlorida! 1
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Clerkof ! 1 1 'r — Monroe County,
September 26, 2023
'1'lie Honorable Robert XV. 1,ee
Browarcl Count} Court Judge
73 `N1 Flagler Street # 136
iaini FL 33130
Judge 1,ee,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 290-2023 of the Monroe County Board of'County
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation o1'Judicial Circuits, specifically the
consolidation of the 16' and 11'h Circuits.
"1'lie Resolution was adopted by the Board at their regularly scheduled meeting, held in
lbrmal session, on September 20, 2023.
cspcctlully subinitted,
Kevin adok, CPA, Clerk
of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Attachment (1)
cc: 16" Circuit Judicial Circuit
16" Judicial Circuit State Attorney
16' Judicial Circuit Public Defender
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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
Kevin Madok, cpA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
September 26, 2023
Mr. Laird A. life
Attonicy at 1,aw
3033 Riviera Drive #10 1
Naples F1, 34103
Allaclic(l is a copy of'Resolution No. 290-2023 ol'tlic Monroc Counly Board of County
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation olju(licial Circuits, specifically the
consolidation ol'tlic 16" and I I' Circuits.
'I'lie Resolution was adopted by the Board at flicir regularly sclic(lule(l meeting, liel(I III
I'Mrial session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectlully submitted,
Kevin Ma(lok, CPA, Clerk
ol'die Circuit Court & Comptroller
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cc: 16' Circuit Judicial Circuit
16 d, Judicial Circuit State Attorney
16' Judicial Circuit Public Defender
file
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
00 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
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Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
Kevin Madok, cpA
Monroe County, Florida
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
September 26, 2023
"I'lic Honorable Carlosj. Martinez
11 d I Judicial Circuit Public Defen(ler
1500 N"' 12di Avenue #900
Mia-ini F1, 33136
Attaclie(I is a copy of' Resolution No. 290-2023 of the Monroe County Boa (I ol'CountN
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation ol'Ju(Ilcial Circuits, specifically the
consolidation of the U)" and I I' Circuits.
'I'lic Resolution was mloptc(l 1)), the Board at flicir regularly sclic(Itile(I inecting, lield III
f0rinal session, on September 20, 2023.
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Kevin Ma(lok, CPA, Clerk
of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
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cc: 16' Circuit Judicial Circuit
16'ju(Ilcial Circuit State Attorney
16'ju(1IcIaJ Circuit Public Defien(ler
file
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Monroe County, Florida
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Kevin Madok, cpA
September 26, 2023
'I'lie Honorable Diana 1,. Morelan(I
]2t]iJudicial Circuit Clilel'ju(Ige-Elect
302 Manatee Avenue E
Bradenton F1, 3,1209
Attaclie(I is a copy of'Resolu6on No. 290-2023 of' the Monroe County Boar(I of'County
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation 0I-,Ju(11c1aI Circuits, specifically the
consolidation ol'the 16" and I I' Circuits.
'I'lie Resolution was adoptc(I by the Boar(I at dicir regularly sclie(lulc(l meeting, liel(I
1`6rinall session, on September 20, 2023. 1
Respectlully submitted,
KeNin Ma(lok, CPA, Clerk
ol'tlie Circuit Court & Comptroller
cc: 16Circuit Judicial Circuit
16'ju(licial Circuit State Attorney
16'Judicial Circuit Public Def'en(ler
file
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33140 Marathon, Florida 33150 Plantation Key, Florida 33170
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Kevin Madok, cpA
Monroe County, Florida
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
September 26, 2023
'I'lic I lonorablc Melissa \/V. Nelson
Idijudicial Circuit State Attoniev
311 \V Monroe Street
Jacksonville F1, 32202
Attaclied is a copy ol'Resolutiou No. 290-2023 oftlic Mouroc Count), Board ol'Coluily
Commissioners cxl)rcssiiig opposition to consolidation of Judicial Circuits, specifically the
consolidation ol'tlie 16' and I I' Circuits.
'I'lie Resolutiori was adopted by die Board at flicir regularly scheduled iiiectilig, lield ill
loniial session, oil September 20, 2023.
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
ol'dic Circuit Court & Comptroller
cc: 1611 Circuit Judicial Circuit
16'Judicial Circuit State Attonicy
16"Judicial Circuit Public Defender
file
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Kevin / ,, • /
Clerk of the Circuit Courti Comptroller — Monroe County,Florida
September 26, 2023
The Honorable Linda 1,. Nobles
1st Judicial Circuit Court Judge
19401.ewis Turner Blvd. #2-200
Ft. Walton Beach F1. 32547
Ms. Nobles,
Attaclied is a copy ol' Resolution No. 290-2023 ol' the Monroe County Board of' County
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation o1judicial Circuits, specifically the
consolidation of dic 16' and 11' Circuits.
The Resolution was adopted by (lie Board at their regularly sclieduled Ineeting, held in
funnal session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin adok, CPA, Clerk
of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Attacliment (1)
cc: 16" Circuit Judicial Circuit
16" Judicial Circuit State Attorney
16'Judicial Circuit Public Defender
file
KEY WEST MARATHON
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September 26, 2023
The Honorable Margaret (). Steinbeck
12tli Judicial Circuit Court Judge
302 Manatee Avenue E
Bradenton FL 34208
r. Steiribeck,
Attached is a copy of'Resolution No. 290-2023 ol' dic Monroe County Board of County'
Commissioners expressing opposition to consolidation ofudicial Circuits, specifically the
consolidation of the 1 fi'h and I I'h Circuits.
'I`lie RcsolutJoii was adopted by the Board at their regularly scheduled meeting, lield ill
formal session, on September 20, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
oftlne Circuit Court & Comptroller
Attaclninent (1)
cc: 16" Circuit Judicial Circuit
16" Judicial Circuit State Attorney
I6 Judicial Circuit Public Defender
file
MARATHONKEY WEST PLANTATION
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway