Silica Defined. Silica is another name for the chemical compound silicon dioxide. Each unit of silica includes one atom of silicon and two atoms of oxygen. If you have never heard of silica before, you might be surprised to hear that you probably come into contact with it every day.
The Fifth Circuit, for example, includes the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Cases from the district courts of those states are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida is a Circuit Court comprising Hardee, Highlands, and Polk Counties in Central Florida. The Tenth Judicial Circuit was established in 1911 and took its current boundaries in 1921. It consists of five divisionsâCivil, Criminal (Felony), Family, Juvenile, and Probate Courtsâoperating in five courthouses. The Tenth Judicial Circuit is currently led by Chief Judge William Bruce Smith.