Gilbert A. Smith, Jr. at a glance
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Gilbert A. Smith, Jr.
Circuit Judge · Florida Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Gilbert A. Smith Sr., held the role of a 12th Judicial Circuit judge from 1971–1991
- Circuit Judge of Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit, serving in the Circuit Juvenile Division J in Manatee County
Education
Additional information
- He has received multiple awards, including the Community Service Leader Award (2008), William C. Grimes Award for Lifetime Achievement in Community Service (2017), and the Seven Seals Award (2019).
- Before joining the bench, Judge Smith practiced law at Hamrick, Perrey, Quinlan & Smith, P.A. and Holland & Knight
- Judge Smith has been active in the Manatee County Bar Association, Bradenton Kiwanis Club, Boy Scouts of America, Manatee County Historical Society, Palmetto Historical Society, Leadership Manatee Alumni, Sons of the American Revolution, and the Florida Maritime Museum
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media And Still Photography
Statewide
Electronic media and still-photography coverage is allowed in Florida public trial and appellate proceedings under Rule 2.450's equipment and conduct standards, always subject to the presiding judge's control of decorum, distractions, and fair administration.
Subject at all times to the authority of the presiding judge to: (i) control the conduct of proceedings before the court; (ii) ensure decorum and prevent distractions; and (iii) ensure the fair administration of justice in the pending cause, electronic media and still photography coverage of public judicial proceedings in the appellate and trial courts of this state shall be allowedFlorida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
Florida Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster
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