Executive Order Extends State Attorney Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Filed March 23rd, 2026

Detected March 25th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended the executive assignment of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle for one year, until April 22, 2027. This extension pertains to her duties concerning charges pending against Jerome Sanders, as the case remains ongoing.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-72, issued by the Governor of Florida, extends the previously assigned duties of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle concerning charges against Jerome Sanders. The extension is for one year, running until April 22, 2027, as the case is still pending and the assigned duties are not yet complete. The order reaffirms Executive Order 25-84 and is issued pursuant to section 27.14 of the Florida Statutes.

This action requires no immediate compliance action from regulated entities. However, it signifies the ongoing nature of a specific judicial proceeding. The Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by March 22, 2027, if further extension is needed. This is a routine administrative action within the judicial system.

What to do next

Note the extended assignment deadline of April 22, 2027.
If applicable, the Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by March 22, 2027, if additional time is required.

Source document (simplified)

STATE OF FLORIDA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26- 72

(Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment)

WHEREAS, the Honorable KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, State Attorney for

the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 25-84 to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Jerome Sanders; and

WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has advised me 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 me 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 of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order: Constitution and Laws Section 1. Executive Order 25-84 is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including April 22, 2027.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify me on or before March 22, 2027, if additional time is required. IN TESTIMONY \rHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 23rd day of March, 2026.

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