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# Lindsay S. Garza

Lee County Court · County Judge

## Profile

- Court: Lee County Court
- State: Florida
- Role: County Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### media and still photography

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: 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 allowed

[Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Official roster](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450)

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## Biography

### Professional career


### Education


### Additional information

- Formally invested on April 28, 2026, with her father, former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott, administering the oath of office.
- Judge Garza’s courtroom emphasizes electronic filing.
- 20th Judicial Circuit in Lee County, Florida.
- The investiture ceremony included guest speakers such as State Attorney Amira Fox and was attended by family, friends, and colleagues from her time as an Assistant State Attorney.
- She does not require paper copies of motions, exhibits, or case law for hearings, as she reviews all documents electronically Scheduling or changing court dates requires filing a written motion with the Clerk of Courts, followed by formal approval from her office.
- Prior to her judicial appointment, she gained experience in prosecution and legal practice within the county
- All filings, motions, and exhibits must be properly filed with the Clerk of Courts to be considered by the judge Judge Garza’s approach reflects a modern, technology-driven courtroom, prioritizing efficiency and electronic case management while maintaining formal procedural requirements



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-f9444c394a89ab9f4ffde994) — 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. [Official source](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450). Collected 2026-07-26.