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Official news from the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, serving Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week—recognized this year from July 20 to 26—is a good time to acknowledge the work that often goes unseen. Judge Melissa Distler and Flagler County Pretrial Services Supervisor Anne Sawyer accepted a proclamation from the Flagler…
The Putnam County Drug Court recently held its quarterly graduation, celebrating three participants who completed the program. Putnam County Court Judge Elizabeth Morris presided over the ceremony, with Circuit Judge Alicia Washington and Putnam County Judge Anne Marie Gennusa…
We’re highlighting our Pretrial Services teams during Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (July 20–26). Volusia County’s program operates out of the Volusia County Jail, the S. James Foxman Justice Center in Daytona Beach, and the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand.…
Flagler County Drug Court recently celebrated its 48th graduation, with Judge Dawn Nichols presiding and seven participants completing the program. The color photo shows Judge Nichols handing a certificate to one of those graduates—whose expression might look nervous at first…
More from the Conference of County Court Judges: Flagler County Court Judge Andrea Totten was named the Seventh Circuit’s representative to the Conference, succeeding Volusia County Court Judge Bryan Feigenbaum. Judge Totten also participated in a panel discussion before more…
Another highlight from the Conference of County Court Judges. Putnam County Court Judge Elizabeth Morris was recognized for over 25 years of service on the bench with a Silver Gavel Award. Congratulations!
We’re a little late sharing this. Our judges stay busy both in court and out in the community. On July 4, Flagler County Court Judges Melissa Distler and Andrea Totten took part in the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the county’s Independence Day celebration.
The Seventh Circuit’s County Court Judges made a strong showing at the recent 2025 Conference of County Court Judges. Conference President, Flagler County Court Judge Melissa Distler, took center stage delivering remarks alongside Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz.…
Congratulations to our very own Gail Herrington, recipient of a 2025 Lori Eville Memorial Scholarship from the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies! Each year, NAPSA selects one recipient from each of its six regions. The Southern Region includes Florida, along…
Retired Judges Frank Marriott and Robert Rouse were among the more than 700 attorneys honored for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law during a luncheon at The Florida Bar Convention on June 27.
Most of the time, interactions with our judges take place at the courthouse, where they preside over court proceedings and uphold the rule of law. But occasionally, they get time away from the bench, and many use that time to give back. Judge Kathleen McNeilly spent part of her…
We’re hiring! Explore current job openings with the Seventh Judicial Circuit and apply today: circuit7.org/employment-opp…
Courthouses in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Regular operations will resume Monday, July 7.
Volusia County Drug Court recently celebrated its 100th graduation — a milestone nearly three decades in the making. Held at the DeLand Courthouse, the ceremony recognized 13 graduates and honored the program’s impact since its launch in 1997. Judges Elizabeth Blackburn and…
If you’ve ever visited the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand, chances are you’ve been greeted by Scotty Crawhorn from the @VolusiaSheriff. He’s a fixture at the front desk, welcoming guests, pointing people in the right direction, and always ready to help. His birthday is…
Judges Melissa Distler and Andrea Totten presented a continuing legal education session for local attorneys. The Flagler County Bar Association sponsored the event, where the judges shared practical guidance with attendees on courtroom procedures, communication rules, and common…
Judge Melissa Distler joined the Girls of L.I.G.H.T. Summer Experience last week to share her story, offer encouragement, and connect with rising seventh and eighth graders exploring leadership, wellness, and public service.
Today, June 13, marked a major milestone for the Seventh Judicial Circuit’s Volusia County Drug Court — its 100th graduation ceremony. Held at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand, the event recognized 13 new graduates and celebrated the legacy of a program that has helped…
On June 6, nearly 100 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards participants from across Florida stepped into real courtroom roles at the Volusia County Courthouse—prosecutors, defenders, clerks, and jurors—trying a Teen Court case: State of Florida vs. Charlie McBee. This wasn’t just a…
Yesterday, Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Administrator Mark Weinberg joined other court leaders as a panelist for a national webinar hosted by NAPCO—the National Association for Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers. The session, “Leadership and Negotiation: A…
