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GAO 2026-020 does something most circuits do not: for each division in each county it names a first and second fallback judge for disqualifications and recusals. If you need to know who your case goes to on a recusal, the order tells you.
All divisions in all seven counties. Consult the order itself for the chain applicable to your specific division and county — the chains differ per division, not per judge.
Each division entry in GAO 2026-020 is followed by an italic instruction naming the succession. Examples read verbatim from the order: Columbia circuit civil (Douglas) — "Disqualifications and recusals to Judge Koberlein, then Judge Feagle"; Columbia circuit civil (Koberlein) — "to Judge Douglas, then Judge Feagle"; Columbia Criminal Division A (Acting Circuit Judge Garrett Hill) — "to Judge Olin"; Columbia Criminal Division B (Olin) — "to Judge Hill"; Hamilton circuit civil (Douglas) — "to Judge Tyndal, then Judge Land"; Dixie criminal (Feagle) — "to Judge Johnson then Judge Koberlein"; Lafayette civil (Acting Circuit Judge Darren K. Jackson) — "to Judge Douglas, then Judge Johnson".
One half of all Circuit Civil cases. Disqualifications and recusals to Judge Koberlein, then Judge Feagle. ... Division A: All other Circuit Criminal (felony) cases in which defendant's last name begins with the letters A-K. Disqualifications and recusals to Judge Olin.
Division 13 procedures before Judge Michael A. Robinson (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Division 14 procedures before Judge N. Hunter Davis (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Division 102 procedures before Judge Woody R. Clermont (County Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.