The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit is seeking attorneys who are interested in serving as a Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer (CTIHO) in Key West. The CTIHO selected must enter into a contract with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, in which the CTIHO, among other things, agrees to accept compensation in accordance with the fee structure established by the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, which is currently $75.00 per hour. CTIHO's that contract with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit are prohibited from practicing law before the civil and criminal traffic courts in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit while under contract to provide these services. Pursuant to Florida Statute § 448.095(2)(a), every public employer, contractor and sub-contractor must register with and use the United States Department of Homeland Security's E-verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired during the term of the contract for which the contractor is providing services to the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. If the contractor is unable to register with the E-verify system because they are a sole proprietor with no employees, then the contractor must complete a registration waiver affidavit certifying the reason for non registration. Prior to commencing services under the contract, a copy of the E-verify registration or waiver must be submitted to the Court. More information regarding these requirements can be located at www.e-verify.gov. An applicant must be a citizen of the United States, eligible for service under Article II, Section 5 of the Florida Constitution, and also take the oath of office upon selection as a Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer. The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit will conduct a law enforcement records check on the selected applicant. The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit will select the CTIHO based on a completed application, completion of the 40-hour course or the attestation of the willingness to complete the course and be the best-qualified applicant, as determined by the Circuit.
The application is available for download below. Please submit all of the above documentation by Friday, May 3, 2024, to:
If you have any questions regarding the application, please do not hesitate to contact me at (305) 292-3423. |