(1) The Office of Judges of Compensation Claims is subject to closure pursuant to Gubernatorial instructions or declarations pursuant to Fla. Const. Art. IV, § 1(a) of the and the Florida Emergency Management Act.

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 60Q-6.130

  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
    (2) Whenever the Circuit Courts in the particular county in which an OJCC office is located close, due to a weather or other disaster emergency, the district office of the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in that county shall likewise close for the duration of the emergency closure ordered by that Circuit Court.
    (3) Any unscheduled closure of an OJCC office will be published on the OJCC website, and through such other means deemed necessary by the Deputy Chief Judge.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 440.45(4). Law Implemented 440.25(1), (4)(a)-(e), 440.45(1)(a), (4) FS. History—New 2-14-22.