Judge Peter M. Weinstein Begins as New Chief Judge

July 1, 2011 - Circuit Judge Peter M. Weinstein begins his two-year term as Chief Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida today, July 1. Chosen earlier in the year by a majority vote of his colleagues, Judge Weinstein replaces former Chief Judge Victor Tobin in the second-largest circuit court in the state of Florida.

Chief Judge Weinstein takes the helm, bringing many years of experience with him. He received his Bachelor's Degree from New York University and his Juris Doctorate Degree from Brooklyn Law School. He served as a legal officer in the United States Army, as a prosecutor for Broward County, and was in private practice for many years before being appointed to the 17th Circuit bench in 1998. He also served as a Florida Senator for 14 years. Judge Weinstein is married, with two sons and three grandchildren.

The 17th Judicial Circuit serves the citizens of Broward County Florida.
It is the second largest jurisdiction in the State of Florida with a population of over 1.6 million residents.

The Circuit utilizes the services of 90 full time judges.

Broward County includes the following cities and municipalities:
Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Lazy Lake Village, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, Wilton Manors, and Unincorporated Broward

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Administrative Orders
This area lists the Administrative Orders issued by the Chief Judge of the Judicial Circuit available to any interested party for review or downloading.

Local Rules of Court
This area lists Local Rules of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit available to any interested party for review or download.

Judges and Judicial Staff
This area provides information relating to Judges, Judicial Divisions, Judicial Assistants and telephone numbers.

Probate & Guardianship
This area provides information and resources relating to Guardianship, Probate and Mental Health matters. Including forms, guidelines, and contacts.

Probate eFiling
This area provides information and resources relating to the Probate eFiling pilot project.

Online Scheduling
This area provides access to the circuit’s On-Line Scheduling System that allows for requesting and cancellation of UMC, Special Set, and Trial Date Hearings, via an online web based system.

Foreclosure Programs
This area provides information about the efforts and procedures to mitigate the impact of the rising foreclosure cases in Circuit.

Conflict Attorneys
This area provides information and procedures for appointment of conflict attorneys in criminal and civil proceeding.

Complex Litigation Unit
This area provides information and resources relating to the Complex Litigation Unit that was established to hear complex cases. This unit consists of business and tort subdivsions

Duty Judge Assignments
This area provides a list of the judges assigned as Duty Judge for the Criminal and Civil Divisions.  This area also lists the Magistrate, Relief and Restraining Order Judges assigned for the week.

Traffic Program
This area provides information on the program designed to efficiently manage all civil infraction cases by assisting the County Court Judges with the ever increasing caseload.

Court Administration
This area provides information relating to the Court Administrator's office. The Office of the Court Administrator is responsible for supporting the Judiciary of Broward County with personnel and court programs, including: Employment Opportunities, Departmental Information, Locations, and Telephone Numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Employment Opportunities
This area provides detailed information on current positions available with the Office of the Court Administrator or one of its  several court programs.

Locations
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Court Related Links
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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
This area provides information concerning obtaining access to the courts under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA provides comprehensive federal civil rights protections in employment, governmental services and programs, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications to qualified persons with disabilities.