Tiffany Baker-Carper at a glance
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Tiffany Baker-Carper
Circuit Judge · Florida Second Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Attorney General Uthmeier publicly accused the judge of a “misdemeanor in office” and urged impeachment
- Appointed Circuit Champion by Chief Judge Jonathan Sjostrom
- Position: Circuit Judge, 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida (covering Leon, Gadsden, Franklin, Jefferson, Liberty, Wakulla counties)
- Governor DeSantis repeatedly called for her impeachment, stating the decision was a “miscarriage of justice.”
Education
Additional information
- In April 2025, Daniel Spencer, convicted of attempting unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, was allowed by Judge Baker‐Carper to remain free on bond pending sentencing
- One month later, Spencer allegedly murdered his 5‐year‐old stepdaughter, Missy Mogle
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 Second 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.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster
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View Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster ↗Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗