State Attorney Executive Assignment for Travis Delvin Koon Case

FL Governor Executive Orders

Filed March 12th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-61, assigning State Attorney Brian S. Kramer to prosecute the case of Travis Delvin Koon due to a conflict of interest with the original State Attorney. The assignment is effective immediately and lasts for one year.

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What changed

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has issued Executive Order 26-61, assigning State Attorney Brian S. Kramer of the Eighth Judicial Circuit to handle the investigation and prosecution of Travis Delvin Koon. This assignment is necessitated by the recusal of State Attorney John F. Durrett of the Third Judicial Circuit due to a personal relationship with the defendant, thereby avoiding any conflict of interest or appearance of impropriety. The order vests the assigned State Attorney with the authority to perform these duties within the Third Judicial Circuit.

This executive assignment is effective immediately and will remain in effect for one year, concluding on March 12, 2027, unless extended. All public officials within the Third Judicial Circuit are directed to cooperate with the Assigned State Attorney. Legal professionals and law enforcement involved in the case must ensure compliance with the terms of this assignment. The Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by February 12, 2027, if additional time is required.

What to do next

Review Executive Order 26-61 for specific duties and authorities granted to the Assigned State Attorney.
Ensure full cooperation and necessary assistance is provided to the Assigned State Attorney as directed by the order.
Note the one-year duration of the assignment and the notification requirement for extensions.

Source document (simplified)

STATE OF FLO RIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-61 (State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable JOHN F. DURRETT, State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit ofFlorida, has advised Governor RON DESANTIS that Travis Delvin Koon has been arrested for driving under the influence and refusal to submit to required test-subsequent refusal; and WHEREAS, the Honorable JOHN F. DURRETT has also advised the Governor that he has a personal relationship with Travis Delvin Koon; and WHEREAS, the Honorable JOHN F. DURRETT, to avoid a conflict of interest or any appearance of impropriety, has voluntarily disqualified himself and has requested the executive assignment of another State Attorney regarding the investigation and prosecution ofthis case and all related matters regarding Travis Delvin Koon; and WHEREAS, the Honorable BRIANS. KRAMER, State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has agreed to accept an executive assignment in this matter; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests ofthe State ofFlorida and ofthe ends ofjustice that the Honorable BRIAN S. KRAMER discharge the duties of the Honorable JOHN F. DURRETT, 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, effective immediately:

Section 1. The Honorable BRIAN S. KRAMER, State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit ofFlorida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties of the Honorable JOHN F. DURRETT, State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida, regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Travis Delvin Koon. Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney or one or more Assistant State Attorneys and Investigators, who have been designated by the Assigned State Attorney, shall proceed immediately to the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida, and are vested with the authority to perform the duties prescribed herein. Section 3. All residents ofthe Third Judicial Circuit are requested, and all public officials are directed, to cooperate and render whatever assistance is necessary to the Assigned State Attorney, so that justice may be served. Section 4. The period ofthis Executive Assignment shall be for one (1) year, to and including March 12, 2027. Section 5. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before February 12, 2027, 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 12th day of March, 2026. ,::::; ,-...,:,.r, =r-,..,} :;;~; -t::..~ r---::z__ .,.::....,, ::r;,-•13' ••• I ;;o ~~·~ -►-~ "' N r c.n--: rnUloM. ::cfTl.,,. U'> r C ""1-i rl> cJ1 -i +rr,