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    The administrative order restricts certain visitors from entering courthouses in Broward County, Florida due to the COVID-19 outbreak. People are prohibited if they have recently traveled from affected countries or regions, been diagnosed with COVID-19, been exposed to someone who has, or been asked to self-quarantine. Security will deny entry to prohibited individuals and remove any who enter. The order aims to promote public safety and secure court facilities.

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    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH

    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

    Administrative Order 2020-20-Temp

    ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
    RESTRICTING CERTAIN VISITORS TO COURTHOUSES

    (a) Pursuant to Article V, section 2(d) of the Florida Constitution, and section
    43.26, Florida Statutes, the chief judge of each judicial circuit is charged with the
    authority and the power to do everything necessary to promote the prompt and
    efficient administration of justice.
    (b) Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.215(b)(3) states the chief judge
    “shall, considering available resources, ensure the efficient and proper
    administration of all courts within this circuit.”
    (c) The Centers for Disease Control and the Florida Department of Health have
    advised people to take precautions in light of the Coronavirus Disease 2019
    (COVID-19) outbreak, and specifically noting that the best way to prevent illness is
    to avoid exposure to the virus.
    (d) Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State
    of Emergency on March 1, 2020, Broward County declared a Local State of
    Emergency on March 10, 2020, and the World Health Organization declared a global
    pandemic on March 11, 2020.
    (e) Chief Justice Charles Canady on March 11, 2020 issued Administrative Order
    No. AOSC20-12, In Re: Response of the Florida State Courts System to Coronavirus
    Disease 2019 (COVID-19), requiring chief judges to continue ongoing planning and
    authorizing the use of mitigating measures to address the effects of COVID-19.
    (f) Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.215(b)(7) authorizes the chief judge
    “to regulate the use of all court facilities,” which includes the power to issue an
    administrative order directing the security of court facilities. See Knight v. Chief
    Judge of Florida’s Twelfth Judicial Circuit, 235 So. 3d 996, 999 (Fla. 2d DCA
    2017).
    (g) In accordance with the authority vested in the chief judge by Article V, section
    2(d) of the Florida Constitution, section 43.26, Florida Statutes, Florida Rule of
    Judicial Administration 2.215, and to promote public safety and the security of all
    court facilities, it is hereby ORDERED:

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    (1) The following persons shall not enter any state courthouse located in Broward
    County, Florida:

    (a) Persons who have been in any of the following countries within the last 14
    days:

    i. China
    ii. South Korea
    iii. Japan
    iv. Italy
    v. Iran

    (This list may be updated as further guidance is received).

    (b) Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

    (c) Persons who reside or have had close contact with someone who has been in
    one of the countries listed above within the last 14 days.

    (d) Persons who have been asked to self-quarantine by any doctor, hospital, or
    health agency or department.

    (e) Persons who have had exposure to or contact with any individual(s) who has
    been diagnosed with COVID-19.

    (2) Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies shall deny entry to any person attempting
    to enter any state courthouse located in Broward County, Florida in violation of this
    Order, unless such person produces a report from a doctor, hospital, or the Florida
    Department of Health evidencing they do not pose a risk to spread COVID-19.

    (3) Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies shall remove any person who has entered
    any state courthouse in violation of this Administrative Order, unless such person
    produces a report from a doctor, hospital, or the Florida Department of Health
    evidencing they do not pose a risk to spread COVID-19.

    (4) This Administrative Order applies to the following state courthouse locations
    in Broward County, Florida:

    (a) Broward County Central Courthouse, 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale,
    Florida 33301
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    (b) Broward County North Regional Courthouse, 1600 West Hillsboro
    Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
    (c) Broward County West Regional Courthouse, 100 North Pine Island Road,
    Plantation, Florida 33324
    (d) Broward County South Regional Courthouse, 3550 Hollywood Boulevard,
    Hollywood, Florida 33021

    (5) If you have a scheduled appointment or you are otherwise required to appear
    at one of these courthouse locations, and you are unable to appear because of the
    restrictions listed above:

    (a) If you are represented by an attorney, contact your attorney.

    (b) If you are an attorney or self-represented party, and you are scheduled to
    appear in court before a judge, contact the judge’s chambers directly
    (contact information may be found here)

    (c) If you are scheduled to meet with a Broward County Pretrial Services
    Division officer or Broward County Probation Division officer, contact the
    appropriate division or officer.

    (d) If you are a juror or grand juror, contact the Broward County Clerk of the
    Court, Jury Administration, at 954-831-6091.

    (e) For any matter not listed herein, call the Office of the Trial Court
    Administrator at 954-831-7740.

    (6) These restrictions will remain in place until vacated. Individuals who think
    they have been exposed to COVID-19 or who are experiencing symptoms of the
    virus should contact their healthcare provider or the Florida Department of Health
    immediately.

    DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County,


    Florida, this 12th day of March, 2020.

    /s/ Jack Tuter


    Jack Tuter, Chief Judge

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