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Wesley D. Tibbals held Circuit Criminal Division "E" through July 6, 2026; Mark D. Kiser took it on July 7. The two judges traded divisions, with Tibbals moving to Family Law "F."
Applies to Circuit Criminal Division "E" and Family Law Division "F" in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County). Signed by Christopher C. Sabella, Chief Judge.
Administrative Order A-2026-036 reassigned two divisions on July 7, 2026: Wesley D. Tibbals was assigned to Circuit Criminal Division "E" through July 6, 2026, and effective July 7, 2026 Mark D. Kiser is assigned to Circuit Criminal Division "E." The reciprocal move places Tibbals in Family Law Division "F." Confirm the current assignment before noticing a hearing in either division — division-specific procedures travel with the judge, not the division letter.
Wesley D. Tibbals is assigned to Circuit Criminal Division "E" through July 6, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026, Mark D. Kiser is assigned to Circuit Criminal Division "E."
The 17th Circuit's circuit-wide AI disclosure/certification mandate (Jan 2026, twice amended) was VACATED in its entirety effective June 15, 2026 by Chief Judge Phillips's AO 2026-19-Gen, expressly citing the statewide framework (AOSC26-12; Rule 2.515(d)(2), SC2026-0673). Several division procedure pages still cite the vacated order.
Every circuit-civil case reviewed within 120 days of commencement and assigned a track (complex, streamlined, or general); case management orders required; firm continuance policy; sanctions for missed deadlines. Rescinds AO 21-09.
Circuit-civil hearing-availability standards: motion calendars ~2 weeks from request; 15-30 min special sets within 45-60 days; longer special sets scale.