教育 & 外展
Advancing education about Florida's court system is a goal of the judicial branch.
Studies have shown when people have a greater understanding of and knowledge about the American justice system and the role of the courts within it, their confidence in and support for the courts is bolstered. In developing educational opportunities for people of all ages, the judicial branch provides the public with forums for learning about the role, 功能, and accomplishments of the courts than can, 反过来, cultivate a more engaged, 活跃的, and conscientious citizenry.
Results from a statewide public opinion research project completed by the Florida Supreme Court's Judicial Management Council show:
- 55% of Florida citizens surveyed could not name even one of the branches of government.
- Only 34% of those surveyed claimed to be at least generally familiar with Florida's court system.
- Nearly 40% of the survey respondents wanted more information about Florida courts and procedures.
资源 listed below are provided for the public, 学生, teachers and parents as a guide to better understand Florida's state court system.
General Information
- Diagram of State Courts System
- Florida’s State Courts System
- About the Supreme Court
- 操作 & Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
- Supreme Court Internal Operating Procedures
- Supreme Court FAQs
- District Courts of Appeal Information
- Circuit Courts Information
- County Courts Information
- Court Initiatives
- Judicial Branch Strategic Plan
- Court/Community Relationship-Building Activities
- Court System 资金
- 全场紧逼 (Courts System Newsletter)
- Florida State Courts 年度报告
- bg视讯 Stories
Florida Judicial Branch History
- Short History of Florida State Courts System Processes, Programs, and Initiatives
- Evolution of Justice in Florida
- Florida Supreme Court Historical Society
- History of the Supreme Court
- About the Supreme Court
- 操作 and Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Information about Justices and Judges
- Current Supreme Court Justices
- Former Supreme Court Justices
- Talking with Justices and their Staff
- Continuing 教育 for Judges
- County Court Judges of Florida
Judicial Elections and 值得保留
口头辩论
出版物 by and about the judicial branch
- 全场紧逼 (courts system newsletter)
- Florida State Courts 年度报告
- Court 出版物 and Reports
- bg视讯 Stories (current)
- bg视讯 Stories (previous)
资源 for Teachers
- Justice Teaching Institute (week-long training for teachers)
资源 for Reporters and Other Court Followers
- Reporter’s Handbook
- Campaign Conduct Forums
- Florida Supreme Court Public Information
- 新闻信息
- 新闻稿
- High Profile Cases Webpage
资源 for Supreme Court Visitors
- Florida Supreme Court 教育 and Tours (Mock Oral Argument Experience (学生); the 教育al Program (学生); the 教育al Tour (college age/adults); the Building Tour (all ages); and the Journey Through Justice Program (Leon County Students)
- Florida Supreme Court Library