It’s been 43 years since the creation of Florida’s last appellate court: the Fifth District Court of Appeal. But, beginning January 1, 2023, the 5th DCA will no longer be Florida’s newest court of appeal. Listen in to Open Ninth as Chief Judge Lisa Munyon sits down with Judge Meredith Sasso, the interim chief administrative officer for this new court, to discuss what we all need to know about the soon-to-be Sixth District Court of Appeal. Where will it be located? Who are the judges? And what can lawyers expect from this new court on January 1? Tune in to find out.

Timestamps

00:17 – How the 6th DCA came to be

05:13 – The 6th DCA’s location

08:46 – The work of the interim chief administrative officer

13:49 – Hiring

15:20 – Initial caseload

19:48 – Important information about the 6th DCA