On July 30, 2018, the Chief Judge for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit signed Administrative Order 2.38, In re: Twentieth Judicial Circuit Therapy/Facility Dog Program, and subsequently promulgated uniform standards for the application process.

Volunteer therapy dogs and their handlers are allowed to be outside the courtroom with children who are waiting to testify in their case. Each of the court dog teams has a red vest with a patch of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. The purpose of this program is to offer comfort and support to children involved in the Dependency System.

DOWNLOADS

• Application and Oath for Therapy-Service Providers under Administrative Order 2.38
• Approved List Therapy-Service Providers under Administrative Order 2.38

RELATED LINKS

• Administrative Order 2.38
• Florida Statutes

CONTACT INFORMATION

Court Innovations and Program Analysis Director
Eric Fishbeck
Phone: (239) 533-1719
Fax: (239) 533-1796
efishbeck@ca.cjis20.org

APPLICATION ADDRESS

Administrative Office of the Courts
Attn: Court Innovations
Twentieth Judicial Circuit
1700 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901