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Other Court Opinions Florida Supreme Court 1st District Court of Appeal 2nd District Court of Appeal 3rd District Court of Appeal 5th District Court of Appeal 6th District Court of Appeal Recent Opinions 08 May Most Recent Written Opinions 09 May Most Recent PCAs Opinions in past 12 months Search Opinions Archive Oral Arguments Oral Argument Calendar Briefs for Oral Argument Cases (Via ACIS) Live Video Oral Arguments Archived Video Oral Arguments Online Docket E-Filing ACIS Florida Courts E-Filing Portal About the Court History of the Court Court News Court Statistics Clerk's Office Marshal's Office Central Staff Video Library Employment Non-Retaliation Policy ADA Guidelines Contact or Visit the Court Menu Search Updated Court News: Judge Melanie May Is The 2024 Recipient of The Jurist of The Year Award April 15, 2024 The Fourth DCA is proud to announce that Judge Melanie May is the 2024 recipient of the Jurist of The Year award from the Palm Beach County chapter of FAWL. Chief Judge Mark W. Klingensmith Elected President of The Florida Conference of District Court of Appeal Judges February 13, 2024 WEST PALM BEACH – On January 11, 2024, The Honorable Mark W. Klingensmith, Chief Judge of Florida’s , became President of the Florida Conference of District Court of Appeal Judges after being elected unanimously by the state’s district court judges. His role will involve working with the Chief Justice of Florida, Florida Legislature, and offices of the Governor on statewide issues of judicial budgeting, administration, and education. New Attorney Induction Ceremony October 4, 2023 The held an induction ceremony for the swearing in of new Florida attorneys on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with the judges of the and the Chief Judges of our circuits. Applicants who completed the Florida Bar Exam and the character and fitness screening took the oath of attorney in person. ▶ ⏸ The Florida handles appeals and extraordinary writ cases from the Fifteenth, Seventeenth, and Nineteenth Judicial Circuits, which are composed of Palm Beach, Broward, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. The courthouse is located at 110 South Tamarind Ave. in downtown West Palm Beach. Click Here for Directions New Notice to Attorneys and to Parties Representing Themselves The has revised its Notice to Attorneys and to Parties Representing Themselves, effective October 1, 2022. Click Here to Review the Notice Electronic Filing and Fee Payments The accepts incoming electronic filings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The Portal will also accept electronic payment of filing fees. The court uses eDCA to electronically serve the court's orders and decisions and to provide attorneys and parties with electronic case access. Register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal Instructions for Paying Filing Fees Through the Portal Courthouse Directions and Parking The courthouse is located at: 110 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. When traveling to the courthouse by car, take I-95 to Exit 70, Okeechobee Blvd. Turn east onto Okeechobee Blvd. Travel approximately 1/2 mile and turn left on South Tamarind Ave. Proceed approximately 1/2 mile to the courthouse on the right. Parking near the courthouse is metered street parking that can be utilized with the ParkMobile app. Parking Rates and Payment Link Contact Information 110 South Tamarind Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: (561) 242-2000 Court Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Excluding Court Holidays Popular Links Opinions Court Calendar E-Filing Online Docket Recent Opinions Written opinions are released every Wednesday. 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