Commission on District Court of Appeal Performance and Accountability

Commission on District Court of Appeal Performance and Accountability

Authority: AOSC24-48

The Commission was established in 2002 for the purpose of proposing policies and procedures on matters related to the efficient and effective functioning of Florida’s district courts through the development of comprehensive resource management, performance measurement, and accountability programs.

Members through June 30, 2026:

• The Honorable Melanie May (Chair), Judge, Fourth District
• Mr. Daniel DiGiacomo, Marshal, Fourth District
• The Honorable Eric J. Eisnaugle, Judge, Fifth District
• The Honorable Bronwyn C. Miller, Judge, Third District
• The Honorable Mary Nardella, Judge, Sixth District
• Ms. Kristina Samuels, Clerk, First District
• The Honorable Lori S. Rowe, Judge, First District
• The Honorable Andrea Teves Smith, Judge, Second District

Supreme Court Liaison:  The Honorable Meredith L. Sasso

Meeting Minutes

• November 1, 2023
• November 16, 2023
• February 7, 2024
• May 8, 2024
• August 22, 2024
• November 21, 2024
• May 8, 2025

Selected Reports:

• Recommendations for Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Appeals (2016)
• Review of the Weighted Case Disposition Threshold for District Court of Appeal Judges (2015)
• Review of Relative Case Weights for District Court of Appeal Judges (2015)

For more reports from the Commission on District Court of Appeal Performance and Accountability, go to the Publications Page.