Governor DeSantis Amends Executive Order Regarding Prosecution of Paul Keon Hayes
April 27, 2026
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The Frame
This order clarifies which state prosecutor is responsible for handling specific criminal charges against an individual, ensuring the legal process continues under the assigned jurisdiction.
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Paul Keon Hayes
The scope of criminal charges being prosecuted by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit is expanded to include a new arrest.
Katherine Fernandez Rundle
The State Attorney is assigned the responsibility to handle an additional criminal charge against the defendant.
Last recorded activity April 27, 2026.
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Key Facts
- Executive Order 26-94 amends previous orders 25-129, 25-207, and 25-220.
- The order adds a new arrest for 'petit theft 2nd degree - 3rd subsequent offense' to the scope of the case assigned to State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle.
- The order was issued by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 27, 2026.
- The assignment of the case to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit is reaffirmed for all other charges.
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This order clarifies which state prosecutor is responsible for handling specific criminal charges against an individual, ensuring the legal process continues under the assigned jurisdiction.
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Chain of Amendments
This order is the third amendment to the original Executive Order 25-129, indicating a pattern of updating case assignments as new charges arise.
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