WHEREAS, it has been made known to the undersigned that the prompt and expeditious administration of justice in Putnam County requires the publication of a case assignment order for the divisions of the Putnam County Court;

            NOW THEREFORE, I, JAMES R. CLAYTON, Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, hereby order that effective July 1, 2023, criminal and civil cases filed in Putnam County Court are to be assigned as follows:

1. All criminal cases are to be assigned to Division 62.

2. All civil cases, including small claims and civil (non-criminal) infractions, are to be assigned to Division 63

3. Weekday First Appearance assignments are to be shared equally by both Putnam County Court Judges. Weekday First Appearances are to be conducted at 8:30 am.

4. The Clerk of Court’s office is to assign cases to divisions as specified in this Order. If any uncertainty or ambiguity arises concerning the assignment of a case, the matter should be referred to the Court Administrator’s office for resolution by the Chief Judge (see Kruckenberg v. Powell, 422 So. 2d 994).

TO BE RECORDED in Putnam County, FL.

DONE AND ORDERED in DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, this 13^th day of June 2023.