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Celebration of Life, June 18, for Former Judge Frank Orlando
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former judge Frank A. Orlando. He served the Seventeenth Circuit bench for more than 20 years and retired in 1988.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale. The church is located at 301 E. Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. A reception will follow the service in the church’s adjoining Event Center. The event will also be live streamed for those choosing to attend virtually.
The live stream link is: http://bit.ly/LiveStreamJudgeFrank
His son, Michael Orlando is a current judge serving in the Juvenile Dependency division. Our sincere condolences to Judge Orlando and his family.
25th Anniversary – Misdemeanor Mental Health Court Newsletter
Twenty-five years ago, Broward County’s Misdemeanor Mental Health Court became a reality! Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, who presides over the division, will be presenting a look back on the growth of the program over its 25 years at the United Way of Broward County’s Annual Behavioral Health Conference next week, June 8th.
This special 25th Anniversary Newsletter commemorates the many achievements and milestones of the Court, and its effect on the community.
Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Amends Rules for Entering Courthouses
Judge Navarro Discusses Drug Court in Inaugural Issue of Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals Newsletter
Read Judge Navarro’s contribution on page four.
May is National Drug Court Month
Following the example of the Supreme Court of Florida and the Governor’s Office, the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit proclaims May as National Drug Court Month. We recognize and celebrate all the good that Drug Courts around the nation, including our own, bring to their communities.
