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COURT OPINIONS

Regular opinion releases typically occur at 11 a.m. each Thursday.
25 Apr
Most Recent Written Opinions

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NEWS AND UPDATES

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25 Apr
Planned Parenthood v. State of Florida

19 Apr
In JQC re: Judge John Beamer

10 Apr
JQC re: Judge John B. Flynn


 


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RECENT FILINGS

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