WHEREAS, chief judges are authorized to appoint administrative judges pursuant to Rule 2.215(b)(5), Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, and

WHEREAS, the undersigned has determined that the appointment of an administrative judge for the criminal division is in the best interest of the Seventh Judicial Circuit;

NOW THEREFORE, I, JAMES R. CLAYTON, Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, hereby appoint the Honorable Leah R. Case as Administrative Judge of the Criminal Division in the Seventh Judicial Circuit.  The duties of the Administrative Judge of the Criminal Division include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Coordinating and overseeing the operation of the criminal division;

2. Recommending proposed policies, procedures, and administrative orders related to the operation of the criminal division;

3. Facilitating communications with appropriate entities concerning the operation of the criminal division;

4. Assisting with the training and orientation of judges assigned to the criminal division; and

5. Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Chief Judge.

TO BE RECORDED in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties.

DONE AND ORDERED in DeLand, Volusia County, Florida this 4th day of January 2022.