Executive Order 26-41 (2026) — State Attorney Executive Assignment

EO 26-41

Florida Executive Orders

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-41 (State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable WILLIAM SCHEINER, State Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has advised Governor RON DESANTIS that Christopher C. Massingill has a pending violation of probation and has filed a pro se motion to quash the arrest warrant and a prose motion to vacate/dismiss charges; and WHEREAS, the Honorable MONIQUE H.

WORRELL, State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, handled the previous violation of probation case under Executive Order 24-252; and WHEREAS, the Honorable WILLIAM SCHEINER has also advised the Governor that the original conflict continues to exist and 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 of this case and all related matters regarding Christopher C. Massingill; and WHEREAS, the Honorable MONIQUE H.

WORRELL, State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has agreed to accept an executive assignment in this matter; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends ofjustice that the Honorable MONIQUE H. WORRELL discharge the duties of the Honorable WILLIAM SCHEINER, 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 MONIQUE H. WORRELL, State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties of the Honorable WILLIAM SCHEINER, State Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Christopher C. Massingill.

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 Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and are vested with the authority to perform the duties prescribed herein.

Section 3. All residents ofthe Eighteenth 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 2,

Section 5. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before February 2, 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 2nd day of March, 2026. ' Cl r,..:, rrr = ::5-~•i r-..) :::=J:t>- Cl" l -.--; :3:~----~ :,;:,,,, -s,i-,,::·l ;;o _..,._ f;~E~ I r·N U') ····, v~1 r- '""'O fT\:.:::::: :J: rn . 1"!7 ,, (J) .z::- Ci ..,,~ r::r> -j -.IfTl

Document details

Collection	Florida Executive Orders
Citation	EO 26-41
Type	executive_order
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	FL_EO
Identifier	a355c8d2c56f45a3b45f3be46e90e331c0c2eba9

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