Third Judicial Circuit of Florida Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties

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1 Third Judicial Circuit of Florida Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties Administrative Office of the Courts 173 NE Hernando Ave., Rm. 408 Lake City, FL Phone (386) Fax (386) Greg Parker Chief Judge Notice of Establishment of Court-Appointed Attorney Limited Registry Sondra Lanier Court Administrator Section (3)(a)4 of the Florida Statutes provides that Chief Judges may establish limited registries of court appointed attorneys that include only those attorneys willing to waive compensation in excess of the flat fee prescribed in s Once a limited registry has been established, attorneys may be appointed from a general registry only if no attorney on the limited registry is available to accept a case. This provision applies to all case types except capital and RICO. The Third Judicial Circuit is currently accepting applications for a limited registry that will be implemented on February 1, In order to be considered for inclusion on the limited registry, your application must be received by court administration no later than Tuesday, December 31, The Chief Judge will then review the applications and determine which attorneys will be included on the limited registry. Once notified of their acceptance, attorneys must enter into a contract with the Justice Administrative Commission no later than January 31, 2014 to begin receiving appointments. Failure to provide a copy of the contract to court administration by January 31 may result in the attorney s removal and replacement on the registry. Appointments to the limited registry will be made on an annual basis. Attorneys appointed during this application cycle will remain on the list through December 31, If, at any time during the year, the number of attorneys available in a particular division or county is reduced to a level that is not sufficient to meet the court s needs, the Chief Judge may approve additional attorneys from the applications on file or solicit new applications. Applications are available on the court s website at Completed applications should be directed to Lisa Butler s attention, at the Office of Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida

2 THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court-Appointed Attorney Limited Registry Application This application must be completed in its entirety if you wish to be considered for appointment as a court-appointed attorney to represent indigent litigants entitled to counsel in the Third Judicial Circuit. Please note that the submission of an application does not guarantee placement of your name on any registry. Name: Florida Bar # (As it appears on your FL Bar Membership) Attorney Tax ID No.: Bar Admission Date: Business Address: (City) (State) (Zip) Phone No.: Fax No.: Address: Are you a member of the Bar in any other state: Yes (Please list Bar numbers) No Have you been disciplined within the past 10 years by The Florida Bar or by the Bar of any other state? Yes No Have you ever been found guilty of, please guilty or nolo contendere to, or had adjudication withheld for a crime with is a felony or a first degree misdemeanor, or been held in civil or criminal contempt? Yes (Please explain) No Please acknowledge compliance with each of the following by initialing: I am a member in good standing of The Florida Bar. I am qualified to be a court-appointed attorney for the cases I checked on this application. (see attached form) I agree to waive compensation in excess of the flat fee (not including capital and RICO cases) and understand that this is mandatory for my consideration/inclusion on the limited registry. I agree to accept appointment(s) within my selected registry list(s) below without regard to the type of crime or other proceeding involved. 2

3 I am familiar with the practices and procedures of the Third Judicial Circuit and will abide by applicable Administrative Orders of the Third Judicial Circuit. I will not solicit compensation from the defendant, their friends or family members, or other clients on cases for which I serve as court-appointed attorney. I have reviewed and understand the attorney s fees, costs, and expense structure for court-appointed attorneys as set forth in Chapter 27, Part III, Florida Statutes, and in policies, contracts, rules, and regulations of the Justice Administrative Commission (JAC). If selected for inclusion on the limited registry, I agree to comply with JAC s billing requirements and to promptly enter into a contract with the JAC and provide proof of contract execution to court administration no later than January 31, I will notify the Chief Judge of (1) any formal complaint filed by The Florida Bar, or the Bar of any other state, against me; (2) any non-confidential consent agreements entered into between The Florida Bar, or the Bar of any other state, and me; (3) any claim of ineffective assistance of counsel that has been set for a hearing before a judge or magistrate; (4) any change in my status with The Florida Bar; (5) any criminal investigation of me; (6) any suspension or prohibition on my practice of law of on my acceptance of court appointment in any jurisdiction; (7) any change in circumstances affecting my ability to provide representation for indigent defendants under the terms of my contract with JAC; and (8) any change of my contact information. I currently maintain, and will continuously maintain, malpractice insurance. I have have not been removed from a registry list, and or voluntarily removed myself from a registry list, after notification of problems or concerns with my performance as a member of The Florida Bar. The following must be submitted with your application. Printout of member profile from The Florida Bar website, including any documents referenced in a 10-year disciplinary history (Profile is required for all applicants, even if there has been no history of Bar discipline.) A list of three (3) references, all of whom are either judges (any jurisdiction) or attorneys Current resume I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all statements contained herein and on any attachments are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that any omissions, falsifications, misstatements, or misrepresentations may disqualify me from consideration, and if I am accepted to the registry, may be grounds for refusal of appointment or dismissal at a later date. I understand that application for inclusion on the registry is a competitive process, and that I will not be approved for inclusion simply because I may have been on the registry in the past. I understand that appointment to the registry is for one fiscal year only, and that if appointed now, I must complete a new application package to be considered for appointment again in future years. If I am accepted to the registry, I will adhere to all terms of the contract with the JAC and all applicable administrative orders, policies, and procedures. Signature of Applicant Date 3

4 Pursuant to Section 27.40(3)(d), Florida Statutes, chief judges must report the race, gender, and national origin of all attorneys listed in and appointed under the limited registry. Accordingly, please check below to indicate which of the following applies to you: RACE: American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Other (Please describe.) NATIONAL ORIGIN: Please describe national origin or ancestry: GENDER: Male Female 4

5 THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Availability for Limited Registry Please check below to indicate the types of cases and locations for which you agree to accept court appointments and waive compensation in excess of the flat fee prescribed in s LOCATION: COLUMBIA DIXIE HAMILTON LAFAYETTE MADISON SUWANNEE TAYLOR Misdemeanor Felony (Noncapital) Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile Dep. (includes TPR & CINS/FINS) Jimmy Ryce Act Baker Act Marchman Act Adult Protective Services Act Guardianship/ Incapacity Misd./Felony Delinquency APPEALS Dependency Other Please list any qualifiers or limitations in reference to the types of cases in which you are willing to provide representation (i.e., No sexual assault cases): 5

6 QUALIFICATIONS FOR COURT APPOINTED/CONFLICT PRIVATE COUNSEL CRIMINAL CASES 1. Be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar. 2. Have attended within the previous 12 months a minimum of ten hours of Florida Bar approved continuing legal education devoted to criminal law. 3. Meet the following experience requirements: a. In misdemeanor cases the attorney shall have been a member of The Florida Bar for at least one year and an experienced and active trial practitioner with no fewer than three state or federal jury or non-jury trials. b. In third degree felony cases the attorney shall have been a member of The Florida Bar for at least two years and an experienced and active trial practitioner with no fewer than three state or federal jury or non-jury trials. c. In second degree felony cases the attorney shall have been a member of The Florida Bar for at least two years and an experienced an active trial practitioner with no fewer than seven state and federal jury trials. d. In (first degree) life felony cases, capital sexual battery cases and Jimmy Ryce cases, the attorney shall have been a member of The Florida Bar for at least five years and an experienced and active trial practitioner with no fewer than ten state or federal jury trials. CRIMINAL APPELLATE CASES 1. Be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar. 2. Have attended within the previous 12 months a minimum of ten hours of The Florida Bar approved continuing legal education devoted to appellate law. 3. Meet the following experience requirements: a. In misdemeanor and felony third degree appeals shall have been a member of The Florida Bar for at least two years, an experienced and active trial or appellate practitioner in the field of criminal law or have prior experience in the appeal of at least three criminal cases. b. In non-capital felony appeals and Jimmy Ryce cases shall have been a member of The Florida Bar for at least three years, an experienced and active trial practitioner in the field of appellate criminal law or have experience in the appeal of at least five criminal cases. JUVENILE In juvenile cases the attorney shall have been a member of The Florida Bar for at least one year and an experienced and active trial practitioner with no fewer than three delinquency dispositions or three state or federal jury or non-jury trials. DEPENDENCY CASES 1. Be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar. 2. Meet the following experience requirements: a. In dependency cases the attorney shall have observed a total of thirty hours of hearing which shall include six shelter hearings, three dependency hearings and one termination of parental rights hearing and attend annually, at least three hours of continuing legal education at the Dependency Court Improvement Project Conference, or an equivalent. 6

7 b. In termination of parental rights cases the attorney shall have at least ten dependency trials, or one year of dependency experience. c. In appellate cases the attorney shall have at least three years experience in dependency or appellate law and must have been lead counsel in a minimum of three contested dependency trials or demonstrate knowledge through experience in the practice of family law. GUARDIANSHIP AND OTHER CIVIL APPOINTMENTS 1. Be a member of The Florida Bar. 2. Active in the practice of law for at least two years. 3. Attorney in guardianship cases shall, at a minimum, have completed the required course instruction and training covering the legal duties and responsibilities of a guardian, the rights of a ward, the availability of local resources to aid a ward, and the preparation of habilitation plans and annual guardianships reports, including accountings. CERTIFICATION I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete. I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or omission of information requested will be grounds for refusal of appointment or dismissal. I understand also if appointed, I will adhere to the contract with the Justice Administrative Commission and applicable policies and procedures established by the Third Judicial Circuit and/or Justice Administrative Commission. Signature of Applicant Date Applications will be reviewed and considered by the Chief Judge of The Third Judicial Circuit. Please submit applications to: Lisa Butler Personnel Management Analyst Court Administration 173 NE Hernando Avenue, RM 408 Lake City, Florida **PLEASE ATTACH RESUME 7