June 2022 Consolidation Update

The OJCC office consolidation process is proceeding. As the new year approaches (fiscal 2023 begins July 1, 2022), work will begin in earnest on planning the consolidation of Gainesville (GNS). In preparation for that, the case volumes and population have been re-examined and Marion County (originally planned for transition to District ORL) will instead consolidate into District JAX. In addition, Flagler County will transition into District JAX. For the history buffs in the workers' compensation community, a very few will recall that Flagler County was part of (then District "C") Jacksonville until about 1992. Thus, the list of still pending dates is now as follows:

Pending Effective Dates

Cessation of operations in Gainesville (GNS)

Marion County from GNS to JAX ("target")

Columbia County from GNS to JAX ("target")

Alachua County from GNS to JAX ("target")

Flagler County from DAY to JAX ("target")

This post was last updated 05.26.22; 05.31.22; 06.15.22

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