Susan L. Barber at a glance
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Susan L. Barber
Circuit Judge · Florida Tenth Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Elected Circuit Judge: 2022
- Previous roles: County Court Judge (appointed 2008, elected 2010, re‐elected 2016) General Magistrate (2004–2008) 10th Judicial Circuit Court Assignments in Criminal Division, Family Division, Civil Divisions, and problem‐solving courts (Felony Drug Court, Veteran Treatment Docket, Behavioral Health Court, Juvenile Drug Court)
Education
Additional information
- In 2024, was awarded a Polk County Board proclamation for her work in Problem Solving Court and Opioid/Stimulant Use Disorder initiatives
- She received the Dean Johnson Award for Excellence in 2020 for her work on the Veterans Court docket
- Before joining the judiciary, Barber practiced law privately for 14 years.
- Circuit Judge in Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit Court, serving in the Hardee County (Admin) Section 03 assignment, which covers civil, family, felony, juvenile, mental health, and probate cases
- She has served on multiple committees, including the Tenth Circuit Problem Solving Court Committee (Chair), History Committee, and Human Trafficking Education.
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 Tenth 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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