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Jennifer Taylor (Florida)
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Jennifer Taylor is a Brevard County judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Florida. She was appointed to the court by Gov. Rick Scott (R) on February 17, 2016, to fill a vacancy created in 2015. In the event of a midterm vacancy, the circuit courts employ an assisted appointment method. Judges selected this way serve for at least one year, after which they must run for re-election. As Florida's judicial elections are held in even-numbered years, Taylor's appointed term on the board will expire with the 2018 election cycle.[1]
Education
Taylor earned her bachelor's degree and J.D. from the University of Florida.[2]
Career
- 2004–2016: General Magistrate and Hearing Officer, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court[2]
- 2003–2004: Attorney, Law Office of Freyberg and Taylor
- 2000–2002: Brevard County Guardian Ad Litem Program
- 1997–2003: Attorney, Law Office of Thomas H. Yardley
Appointments
2016
In October 2015, the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission sought "involuntary retirement" for Judge Robert T. Burger due to a permanent disability. In Burger's case, the disability was colon cancer, which he began treatment for in January. Chief Judge John D. Galluzzo submitted a letter to the state supreme court confirming that Burger's disability prevented him from performing his judicial duties. Burger waived his right to a hearing, creating a vacancy on the court. The governor was required to fill the seat by February 19, 2016.[3][4]
Taylor was one of six applicants for the vacant seat who was recommended by the Eighteenth Circuit's Judicial Nominating Committee for the governor's consideration on December 18, 2015. The others were Samuel Bookhardt, Michelle Naberhaus, Joan Nassar, Robert Segal and David Silverman. Taylor was appointed on February 17, 2016, by Gov. Scott to replace Burger.[5]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial selection: Florida," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Capital Soup, "Governor Rick Scott Appoints Jennifer Taylor to the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court," February 17, 2016
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel, "Brevard judge with cancer faces 'involuntary retirement'," October 6, 2015
- ↑ Florida Today, "Florida Supreme Court suspends Brevard judge after scuffle," October 6, 2015
- ↑ Florida Governor Rick Scott, "Certified List of Nominees," accessed February 23, 2016
