[Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 11, 2019] The Broward County Clerk of the Court seeks to correct erroneous reports by various news outlets and the Broward Sheriff's Office. These reports implied that the sole reason for the release of Eric Alexander Vail, Jr. stemmed from the clerk's failure to generate a document called a capias, which procures the presence of a defendant before a court. Read Full Press Release.

BROWARD CLERK OF COURTS PRESS RELEASE - In re: Eric Alexander Vail, Jr.

[Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 4, 2019] Contrary to the press release by the Broward Sheriff's Office, the Broward County Clerk of Courts properly distributed official documentation to the required parties under Florida's statutes, administrative rules, or other applicable law. As the official record keeper of court proceedings, the clerk performs ministerial and non-discretionary duties only. In order to release a prisoner from confinement, a directive from the judiciary is required. Eric Alexander Vail, Jr.'s case docket reveals that no judicial directives were filed to release Mr. Vail in the first degree murder case as explained in the Full Press Release.

BROWARD CLERK OF COURTS PRESS RELEASE - In re: Eric Alexander Vail, Jr.

Effective Tuesday, 05/14/2019, the Broward Clerk of Courts office will start accepting American Express (AMEX).

From 05/30/2019 until 03/01/2020, the Andrews Avenue Bridge will have one-lane road closures. Only one southbound and one northbound lane will be open.

From 07/08/2019 until 08/06/2019, the Andrews Avenue Bridge will have a full bridge closure for 30-days, barring any unforeseen conditions or weather delays. No vehicles or pedestrians will be allowed on the bridge. Detour signs will guide motorists and pedestrians around the bridge.

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