By Gregory Hilton, NCACC President As clerks of court, we often are faced with some interesting and momentous events that may end up on the front pages of history. Tom Hall’s descriptions of the circus-like atmosphere that sur-rounded the Florida Supreme Court during the Bush v. Gore case come quickly to mind. I’m certain we…
When I began writing this little essay, I was looking out over the snow-covered rooftops in Minneapolis on an early morning waiting for the next session of the NACM conference to begin. This was the second external conference I attended as President of the NCACC. I attended COSCA in December. I truly enjoy these “field trips” because they give me an opportunity to appear as a fly-on-the- wall and observe the organization and process of other “conferences.” I have to say that, although ours can appear small, it excels in the spirit, collegiality, and cohesiveness of our members.
By Meredith Montgomery (AK) Even from the barren wasteland of the Far North in Alaska, the rule of law is being upheld. Albeit in some rather unattractive courthouses. At least in comparison to the ones previously shared in this series. In this article, I would like to tell you about the Boney Courthouse in Anchorage,…
Florida’s current appellate court system—a supreme court and intermediate appellate courts (IACs)— began in 1956 with the creation of three IACs. Before that, appeals were heard by the Supreme Court of Florida. As the state grew and caseloads increased, the state added IACs in 1965, 1979, and 2022. Each court needed headquarters and judges, cases, and a clerk. This article briefly traces the history of new appellate courts in Florida.
