Florida Executive Order Extending State Attorney Assignment for Brett Duncan Arquette Case

Original title: FL EO 2026-73: #2026-73 extends Executive Order 25-80 re: Brett Duncan Arquette

Record date · March 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-73 to extend the assignment of Brad McVay to handle the ongoing investigation involving Brett Duncan Arquette. The assignment is extended for one year, through April 10, 2027, as the case remains pending.

Why it matters

This order ensures the continuity of legal representation for the State of Florida in a specific ongoing criminal investigation.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Brad McVay

The Statewide Prosecutor is authorized to continue representing the State of Florida in the specified investigation for an additional year.

Directly affected

Brett Duncan Arquette

The individual remains the subject of a state-level investigation handled by the Statewide Prosecutor.

Key Facts

Executive Order 26-73 extends the assignment of Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVay.
The assignment relates to a pending investigation involving Brett Duncan Arquette.
The extension is valid for one year, expiring on April 10, 2027.
The Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by March 10, 2027, if further time is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this executive order issued?

The order was issued because the investigation involving Brett Duncan Arquette is still pending, and the assigned prosecutor requires more time to complete the duties.

How long is the extension?

The assignment is extended for one year, through April 10, 2027.

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Florida Executive Order Extending State Attorney Assignment for Brett Duncan Arquette Case

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-73 to extend the assignment of Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVay to handle the ongoing investigation

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Annual Extension Cycle

The order includes a specific deadline (March 10, 2027) for the prosecutor to request further time, suggesting a structured annual review process for this specific case assignment.

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