...Lewis justified need for 19 additional circuit court judges and 42 county court judges. The court did not ask for any new appellate jurists.

"[I]n accordance with our constitutional obligation, we encourage the Florida Legislature to authorize the judgeships identified in this opinion as they are targeted to counties and circuits with sustained growth in judicial workload and unsatisfied needs," the court said.

The certification of need breaks down as follows:...

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