Betty Capote, Carlos Guzman Named to Miami-Dade Court

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Betty Capote, of Miami, and Carlos M. Guzman, of Miami, to the Miami-Dade County Court.

Capote, 35, has served as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney, 11th Judicial Circuit, since 2001.

Through her work as an assistant state attorney, Betty has demonstrated that she is a great fit for the Miami-Dade County Court, Scott stated in a release. I am confident that she will serve the residents of Miami-Dade County with fairness and integrity.

Capote will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Cristina Miranda to the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Guzman, 42, has served as the chief assistant statewide prosecutor for the attorney generals office in Miami since 2007, having previously spent six years as a special agent/legal adviser for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Carlos dedication to serving the public and the rule of law has been clearly demonstrated throughout his impressive career, Scott stated in the release. I am sure he will bring the same dedication to his new role.

Guzman will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Rodney Smith to the 11th Judicial Circuit.