Executive Order 26-27 (2026) — State Attorney Executive Assignment

EO 26-27

Florida Executive Orders

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-27 (State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON, State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has advised Governor RON DESANTIS that Terrance J. Graham has been arrested for domestic battery. As a result of this arrest, he also has a pending violation of probation; and WHEREAS, the Honorable BRIAN S.

KRAMER, State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida, handled post-conviction proceedings under Executive Order 23-27 as extended by Executive Order 24-11, and under Executive Order 24-164, as extended by Executive Order 25-167; and WHEREAS, the Honorable MELISSA W.

NELSON 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 herself and has requested the executive assignment of another State Attorney regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Terrance J. Graham; and WHEREAS, the Honorable BRIANS.

KRAMER, State Attorney for the Eighth 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 BRIAN S. KRAMER discharge the duties of the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON , 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 BRIAN S. KRAMER, State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties of the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON, State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Terrance J. Graham.

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

Section 3. All residents of the Fourth 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 January 30,

Section 5. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before December 30, 2026, 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 30th day of January, 2026.

Document details

Collection	Florida Executive Orders
Citation	EO 26-27
Type	executive_order
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	FL_EO
Identifier	7766e0ffe5ed9886769d8cbb09918aaa5e7e06b4

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