OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 12-279
WHEREAS, the Honorable ANGELA COREY, State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 12-72 to the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida to represent the State of Florida concerning an investigation into the death of Trayvon Martin; and
WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has advised the Governor that the duties required by the previous executive assignment have not yet been completed as the cases filed against George Zimmerman and Shellie Zimmerman, as a result of the investigation, are pending; and
WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has further advised the Governor that an extension of this assignment is necessary in order to complete the assigned duties; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends of justice that the assignment of the Assigned State Attorney be continued with respect to the above matters, pursuant to Section 27.14, Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK SCOTT, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my solemn constitutional duty to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed,” and pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order:
Section 1.
Executive Order 12-72 is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including March 22, 2014.
Section 2.
The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before February 14, 2014, if additional time is required.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, this 18th day of December, 2012.
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ATTEST:
SECRETARY OF STATE
