Broward County Court Closures re Hurricane Matthew [Updated 10:38 am 10/5]
With the exception of essential divisions who must complete theirdockets(first appearance, juvenile delinquency and dependency shelters
and Domestic Violence) all courthouses in Broward County will be closed today at noon.
We are scheduled to reopen for first appearance, delinquency and
dependency on Saturday and planning our regular schedule Monday.
Please monitor the circuit webpage or our emergency telephone number (54 831-7777 for further information or check your
email.
We will be applying for tolling orders from the Florida Supreme Court.
I will be issuing an administrative order extending all domestic violence
injunctions as required.
PETER M. WEINSTEIN
CHIEF JUDGE
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT