Governor DeSantis Extends State Attorney Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 4th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended the executive assignment of State Attorney Alexcia Cox for one year, until January 2, 2027. This extension pertains to her representation of the State of Florida in charges pending against Arseline Pierre, as the case remains ongoing.

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What changed

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has issued Executive Order 26-48, extending the executive assignment of State Attorney Alexcia Cox for an additional year, through January 2, 2027. This extension is necessary because the duties assigned to State Attorney Cox concerning charges against Arseline Pierre, initially established by Executive Order 25-02, have not yet been completed due to the ongoing nature of the case.

This action reaffirms the previous assignment and ensures continued representation by the assigned State Attorney. The State Attorney is required to notify the Governor by December 2, 2026, if further time is needed. This is a procedural extension related to a specific ongoing criminal case and does not impose new obligations on regulated entities outside of the judicial system.

What to do next

Monitor case progress if involved in related proceedings.

Source document (simplified)

STATE O F FL O RI D A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-48 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable ALEXCIA COX, State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 25-02 to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Arseline Pierre; 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 25-02 is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including January 2, 2027.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before December 2, 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 March, 2026. ATTEST: ·~ ~~~ .,,,.... ',:;_-;:-..... o.to· r- i!'"'li'"1 u • ~.r:- C:J c.o