19th Cir. — 4189-01__2020-06.pdf: published requirements

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Verbatim from the order, captured 2026-07-24; whitespace normalised only. No OCR was used anywhere in this chain. PROPOSED ORDERS • WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Administrative Order (AO) 2020-01 implemented the Chief Justice’s Administrative Order AOSC -20-15, canceling or postponing non-essential court proceedings; • WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and • WHEREAS, on April 29, 2020 the Governor issued Executive Order 20- 112 (Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step- by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recover y), effective May 4, 2020, which strongly discourages persons from congregating in large groups , stating, “Local jurisdictions shall ensure that groups of people greater than ten are not permitted to congregate in any public space that does not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing.” (Emphasis added.) • THEREFORE, in order to implement the objectives of AOSC 20 -23 Amended 1 and Executive Order 20 -112 and all orders and phases anticipated to follow, and pursuant to the authority of the Chief Judge under section 43.26, Florida Statutes, and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.215, • 7. The Workgroup may adjust the protocols consistent with the Governor’s subsequent executive orders as he may advance the phases of reopening. • 9. This Administrative Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until further notice or until superseded by further order of this Court or the Florida Supreme Court. HEARING TIME & ARGUMENT LIMITS • 1. All judges, magistrates and hearing officers sh all evaluate their caseloads and implement procedures consistent with AOSC 20 -23 and Executive Order 20 -112 to maximize remote work and thereby ensure that occupancy of court facilities does not exceed the Governor’s extant directives relating to large capacity public facilities. • 2. Judges, magistrates and hearing officers may adjust their procedures and dockets consistent with the Governor’s subsequent executive orders as he may advance the phases of reopening. REMOTE & VIRTUAL APPEARANCES • WHEREAS, AOSC 20 -23 Amended 1 also ordered that certain otherwise non -essential proceedings be conducted remotely unless determined to be unconstitutional or infeasible;

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WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Administrative Order (AO) 2020-01 implemented the Chief Justice’s Administrative Order AOSC -20-15, canceling or postponing non-essential court proceedings;

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19th Circuit — Administrative Orders (circuit19.org)

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19th Cir. — 4189-01__2020-06.pdf: published requirements

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