Due to the continuing inclement weather, the 17th Circuit and Broward County Courts will be closed on Thursday, June 13, 2024. First appearance will follow a weekend schedule with Judge Ricca presiding. Shelter hearings will be held via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. with Judge Bristol presiding. Juvenile detentions will be held via Zoom at 11:00 a.m. with Judge Orlando presiding. An update as to operations for the remainder of the week will be made tomorrow. – From: 17th Circuit Emergency Message

*UPDATE* – We’ve confirmed the Sun Sentinel was writing up “Recusalgate,” when, at 4:56 PM, Stefanie Moon issued the following amended order reversing her earlier decision to not recuse herself off Johnny Weekes‘ case, simultaneously killing the impending Sentinel article …

The Amended Order:

WELL DONE!

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Johnny Weekes filed an appearance on May 28th in a case pending before Stefanie Moon. Yesterday, he filed a motion to recuse based upon “pending Judicial Campaign,” after calling the judge’s office and being told to file appropriate paperwork. Today, despite JEAC Opinions 2011-08 and 84-12, Moon issued an order denying Weekes’ request for a new presiding judge, stating it was “legally insufficient.”

The Order:

JEAC Opinion 2011-08:

And from JEAC Opinion 84-12:

AND IT’S STILL ONLY MAY …

COMING SOON – Bring it on!

UPDATE – SS: Broward judge courts controversy after asking lawyer to join her campaign

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NBC 6 – A question of ethics: Did Broward judge seeking reelection cross the line? (video)

Did Broward Circuit Judge Stefanie Moon violate judicial canons that forbid, among other things, “campaign activity” in courthouses during court hours?

” … NBC6 reached out to Judge Moon for her account of what was said after the recording stopped — offering to follow-up with her after hours when she was outside of the courthouse — but she said she would have no comment and would not address further questions … “

BrowardBeat (October, 2018): Candidate: I Never Authorized Questionable Ad

“Stefanie Moon’s campaign for Broward Circuit Judge is entangled in questions over whether her advertising violated state ethics rules … “

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SS – Supporters of Broward Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips up for reelection blast opponent’s apparent revenge motive

WPLG – Broward Clerk of Courts employee Annette Daniels fired after filing to run for boss’ job

Harold Pryor and Gordon Weekes have been reelected without opposition to four year terms.

Sheriff and Clerk of Court qualifying period upcoming: Noon, Monday, June 10, 2024 – Noon, Friday, June 14, 2024

JUDICIAL RACES CIRCUIT:

Arguelles, Christina Grace vs. Phillips, Carol-Lisa

Chaves Sanz, Andres vs. Marra, Jessica Maureen
(Andres Chaves Sanz's name will not appear on the ballot as a Write-In Candidate)

Moon, Stefanie C vs. Weekes, John "Johnny" 

JUDICIAL RACES COUNTY:

Kathleen Mary "Katie" McHugh vs. Scott Russell Shapiro

Alejandro "Alex" Arreaza vs. Woody Clermont vs. Samuel Ford Stark

Kathleen Elaine Angione vs. Joseph Zager

Corey Brian Friedman vs. Tamar Hamilton

Emilio "Emi" Benitez vs. Lauren Nichole Peffer

Congratulations to Teri-Ann Miller, Bob Lee, Bobby Diaz, and Lou Schiff on their retirements!

COMING SOON - Andres Chaves Sanz speaks!; Ginger gets diversion ...

Group 10 (Diaz) has become a free for all, following Almeida’s exit …

COMING SOON – Guess who gets Diversion on a second degree felony Burglary Dwelling?

JAABLOG TRIVIA – Which judicial candidate running to replace Bobby Diaz on the county bench has an attorney father who once represented Diaz before the JQC? (answer pictured below) …