Judge Steve Leifman

Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman has stepped down from the bench after 30 years. He’s internationally known for developing major reforms of how the criminal justice system deals with people who have mental illnesses.

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Now that the Governor’s signed it, a bill reforming mental health within Florida’s criminal justice system will become law in a few months. Some advocates…

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Jorge Labarga has created a new award to recognize judicial excellence. The first recipient is getting kudos for his…

Leon County is scheduled to get state funding for a veteran’s court next week. The money comes as part of the new state budget that went into effect…