BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Chief Judge Jack B. Tuter has a long history of judicial duty and today the courtroom on the 17th Floor of the Seventeenth Judicial Court was named in his honor.

"We don't realize how generous our County is to the court system. I want to thank my friends on the Commission for their generosity and goodwill toward the court system," said Chief Judge Tuter.

Commissioner Mark Bogen won Commission approval to build out the seventeenth floor of the courthouse and name it after Chief Judge Tuter.

"With the support of our Commissioners and the community, we proudly stand here today in the Judge Jack B. Tuter Complex Trial Courtroom," noted Commissioner Bogen.  "This courtroom will accommodate large complex trial cases and also host special judicial events. It's something that has been needed in this new courthouse."

Judge Tuter joined the Circuit Court bench in 2004. He has been an administrative judge over the family and civil divisions. He was elected Chief Judge in 2017 and is in his third term as Chief Judge.

"It is my hope that the Chief Judge, prosecuting and defense attorneys and those who work every day to make our judicial system work can use and appreciate this courtroom. It's an inspiration for girls and boys to look up to the success of Judge Tuter and perhaps one day become a lawyer or judge," said Commissioner Tim Ryan.

Commissioner Steve Geller read a proclamation that designates today as "Chief Judge Jack B. Tuter Day" in Broward County.

"Chief Judge Tuter was instrumental in ensuring that the courthouse remain functional throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, working tirelessly with volunteer bar organizations to educate attorneys about the new procedures, best practices, and administrative changes," said Geller. 

"His name being displayed across this hall of justice, reminds us all of our commitment to the rule of law," said Judge Dorian K. Damoorgian, a longtime friend and colleague of Judge Tuter.

The Chief Judge noted that he was humbled by this recognition from his friends in County Government, and by the trust his colleagues placed in him to serve as chief judge of the circuit.  

November 19, 2021
Media Contact: Kimberly Maroe
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Broward County Commission
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