Each of Florida's 20 judicial circuits is administered by a Chief Judge who is
elected
by a majority of the judges in the circuit for a term of two years. Chief Judge
Ariana
Fajardo Orshan was elected as the chief judicial officer of the Eleventh
Judicial
Circuit of Florida in 2025. She acts as liaison with the Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court in all judicial administrative matters and is responsible for the efficient and
proper administration of the circuit and county courts. As set forth in Rule 2.050,
Rules of Judicial Administration, this includes developing a plan for the prompt
disposition of cases; assignment of judges, other court officers and executive
assistants; control of dockets; regulation and use of courtrooms; mandatory periodic
review of the status of the inmates of the county jail; and, consideration of
statistical data. The Chief Judge also enters administrative orders to properly direct
the court's day-to-day affairs and appoints committees to serve in an advisory
capacity.