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