Executive Order 26-29: Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published February 2nd, 2026

Detected February 14th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-29, extending the assignment of State Attorney John F. Durrett for one year, until January 18, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Timothy Smith.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-29 extends the previously issued Executive Order 23-08, as amended by 23-254 and 24-286, for an additional year. The assignment of State Attorney John F. Durrett, concerning charges against Timothy Smith, is now extended to January 18, 2027. This action is taken pursuant to section 27.14 of the Florida Statutes, as the assigned State Attorney has indicated that the duties have not yet been completed due to the ongoing nature of the case.

This extension requires no immediate action from regulated entities. However, the Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by December 18, 2026, if further time is needed. The order reaffirms the Governor's duty to ensure laws are faithfully executed and is binding on the involved parties and judicial proceedings.

What to do next

Monitor case progress related to Timothy Smith's charges.
Note the extended assignment deadline of January 18, 2027.
Be aware of the notification requirement by December 18, 2026, if additional time is needed.

Source document (simplified)

STATE O F FL OR I D A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-29 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable JOHN F. DURRETT, State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 23-08, as extended by Executive Orders 23-254 and 24-286, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Timothy Smith; 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 case is still 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, RON DESANTIS, 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 23-08, as extended by Executive Orders 23-254 and 24-286, is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including January 18, 2027.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before December 18, 2026, 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 2nd day of February, 2026.