Browser Compatibility Notice:
Internet Explorer is not compatible with our website. Please use a supported browser like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
WHEREAS, the availability of background information concerning individuals scheduled to appear in Court is necessary for the prompt and efficient administration of justice in Volusia County, and
WHEREAS, the Office of the State Courts Administrator has developed the Judicial Inquiry System (JIS) to enable users to obtain background information concerning individuals scheduled to appear in Court, and
WHEREAS, having this information available will aid in the expeditious processing of certain cases;
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERENCE R. PERKINS, Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, hereby order that the Judicial Inquiry System (JIS) be made available to prosecution and defense counsel for purposes of obtaining background information concerning individuals scheduled to appear at first appearance hearings in Volusia County.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Volusia County Pretrial Services personnel are relieved of the responsibility of providing background information (including criminal histories) concerning individuals scheduled to appear at first appearance hearings in Volusia County to prosecution and defense counsel.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that until further notice, Volusia County Pretrial Services personnel shall provide the First Appearance Judge with background information concerning individuals scheduled to appear at first appearance hearings in Volusia County utilizing the Judicial Inquiry System (JIS).
TO BE RECORDED in Volusia County, Florida.
DONE AND ORDERED in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida this 30th day of June 2017.
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the Court by phone or in writing.
Disclaimer
The Seventh Judicial Circuit provides the information on this website as a service to the public. While some of the information on this site may deal with legal issues, none of such information constitutes legal advice. The Seventh Judicial Circuit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or availability of the content on this or on other sites to which we link. In no event will the Seventh Judicial Circuit be held liable to any party for any damages arising in any way out of the availability, use, reliance on or inability to use this website or any information provided by or through the Seventh Judicial Circuit website, or for any claim attributable to errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in the Seventh Judicial Circuit website.
