Circuit Judge David Audlin has again recused himself from hearing a case related to the ongoing theft and fraud investigation in the Monroe County school district, this time declining to preside over the arraignment and further proceedings of Superintendent Randy Acevedo.

Monday's recusal in effect canceled the suspended superintendent's arraignment, which had been scheduled for 8:45 a.m. today.

"The case was removed and sent to Chief Judge Luis Garcia to be reassigned," Assistant State Attorney Mark Wilson said Monday. "He will reset arraignment, which we believe should be at least June 30."

During arraignment, defendants name their attorneys and enter a plea. Prosecutors and the defendant's lawyer also can request preliminary court dates and notify the court of any unique circumstances in scheduling they'd like the judge to consider.

Acevedo, who was suspended without pay after his arrest Thursday, is charged with obstruction of justice, a third-degree felony.

Prosecutors say he knowingly provided a falsified letter that justified an XM satellite radio subscription his wife allegedly purchased with district funds -- ostensibly for the MARC House nonprofit organization. It later was revealed the subscription was purchased in the name of Acevedo's son, Wade.

Audlin earlier this month recused himself from presiding over the case of Acevedo's wife, former Adult Education Coordinator Monique Acevedo. She is charged with stealing more than $180,000 in cash from cosmetology student and salon services fees.

jguerra@keysnews.com