FCTC Honors Chief Judge Munyon's Leadership

The Florida Courts Technology Commission (FCTC) is saying farewell to its long-serving chair, Chief Judge Lisa Munyon of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, who is concluding her service with the commission on June 30, 2024. The FCTC was established by rule as a standing commission to oversee, manage, and direct the development and use of technology within the judicial branch under the direction of the Florida Supreme Court.

For 12 years, Chief Judge Munyon has guided the FCTC through a myriad of technological changes and advancements throughout the Florida State Courts System. During her tenure, the commission led efforts to create a mandatory electronic filing system in Florida’s courts, develop a uniform case reporting system, quickly adapt to remote hearings and other technology challenges brought on by the pandemic, and create an Appellate Case Information System, among numerous other initiatives.

When the commission met in May, Chief Judge Munyon was presented with a video in which current and former commission members expressed their appreciation for her leadership and thanked her for her years of dedicated service.

Chief Judge Munyon was presented with a plaque recognizing her years of leadership on the Florida Courts Technology Commission.

Former Justice Ricky Polston recalled his appointment of Chief Judge Munyon as chair of the commission in 2012. He noted that her leadership was crucial to the judicial branch’s successful creation and implementation of the mandatory e-filing system used throughout the state. He said, “You have done such a tremendous job on behalf of the people of Florida. Thank you for your service.”

Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz noted the importance of the commission’s work and how appreciative the branch is for Chief Judge Munyon’s service and leadership. He said, “The technology aspect of what the courts do is hugely important, and you’ve been a leader in that for a long time. You’ve helped us make a lot of progress. We wouldn’t be where we are without you.”

While her leadership of the FCTC is coming to an end, Chief Judge Munyon will continue to serve the Ninth Judicial Circuit in her judicial capacity.

The commission’s work will also continue, and a new chair will be named when the updated list of appointments is made by administrative order.