The critical nature of candidate filing deadlines was again illustrated April 20, 2012, when three members of the Florida Supreme Court almost lost their seats by failing to file complete paperwork by a noon deadline. Florida Supreme Court justices face a merit retention vote every six years, but in order to be on the ballot for merit retention, they must file their qualifying paperwork on time or lose their seats on the court. The filing requirements and deadlines for running for retention for judicial office are described in FLA. STAT. 105.031. The Supreme Court had to be interrupted during the April 20, 2012, oral arguments on the State Senate Redistricting Plan in order for the three justices to complete their paperwork before the noon deadline. This article in the Palm Beach Post describes the unusual event. READ THIS UPDATE.
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