Processes in Vacant Judicial Positions
Port St. Lucie Process Changes Judge Robert McAliley has retired effective April 30, 2016. We thank him for years of service to this agency and the people of Florida. Effective May 1, 2016, Final Hearings, Evidentiary Hearings related to pre-trial issues and Attorney Fee Hearings for cases assigned to Judge McAliley’s division will be reassigned by Judge Langham. This will generally occur 14-21 days in advance of the hearing date to hopefully prevent moving cases that may yet resolve prior to trial. Mediations will continue as normal in PSL. Settlements and motions, stipulations and evidentiary hearings on motions for advance, motions to enforce settlement or motions to dismiss on cases that are not reassigned for trial will be considered and ruled upon by Judge Dietz. We will keep you posted on the appointment process and any decisions. Ft. Myers Process Changes Judge Sturgis has retired. Effective April 1, 2016, Final Hearings, Evidentiary Hearings related to pre-trial issues and At