In re Certificate of Judicial Manpower for District Courts of Appeal, Circuit Courts, & County Courts

In relevant part, article V, section 9 of the Florida Constitution provides:

If the supreme court finds that a need exists for increasing . . the number of judges ... it shall, prior to the next regular session of the legislature, certify to the legislature its findings and recommendations concerning such need.

For the reasons set forth below, this Court certifies a need for the following new judicial positions, effective August 1, 1980, for the continued, effective operation of the courts of this state.

DISTRICT- CIRCUIT COURT COURT COUNTY COURT

First Appellate District 2

Fourth Judicial Circuit 1