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Florida County Court Information

Florida became a state in 1845, but the Florida Supreme Court judges weren’t established until 1851. Circuit court judges filled the positions until that time. The Circuit Courts are the main trial courts for the state. The Florida County Courts handle lesser crimes and civil cases with lower monetary amounts. The District Courts of Appeal hear appeals from lower courts, and the Supreme Court is the highest court in the state.

Locations

Florida Supreme Court
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1927
(850) 488-0125

First District Court of Appeal
2000 Drayton Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
(850) 487-1000

Second District Court of Appeal
1700 N. Tampa Street, Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33602
(727) 610-3740

Third District Court of Appeal
2001 S.W. 117th Avenue
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 229-3200

Fourth District Court of Appeal
110 South Tamarind Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 242-2000

Fifth District Court of Appeal
300 South Beach Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-1530

Sixth District Court of Appeal
811 East Main Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 940-6041

M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building
1st Judicial Circuit
190 W. Government St.
Pensacola, FL 32502

Theodore Bruno Juvenile Justice Center
1st Judicial Circuit
1800 St. Mary Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32501

Okaloosa County Courthouse
1st Judicial Circuit
101 East James Lee Blvd.
Crestview, FL 32536

Okaloosa County Courthouse
Annex Extension
1st Judicial Circuit
1940 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Santa Rosa County Courthouse
1st Judicial Circuit
4025 Avalon Blvd.
Milton, FL 32583

Walton County Courthouse
1st Judicial Circuit
571 Hwy. 90 East
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

South Walton County Courthouse Annex
1st Judicial Circuit
31 Coastal Centre Boulevard
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32549

Gadsden County Main Courthouse
2nd Judicial Circuit
10 East Jefferson Street
Quincy, FL 32351
850-875-8601

Franklin County Main Courthouse
2nd Judicial Circuit
33 Market Street #203
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-8861

Jefferson County Courthouse
2nd Judicial Circuit
1 Court House Circle
Monticello, FL 32344
850-342-0218

Leon County Main Courthouse
2nd Judicial Circuit
301 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Fl 32301
850-606-4000

Liberty County Courthouse
2nd Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 687
Bristol, FL 32321
850-643-2215

Wakulla County Courthouse
2nd Judicial Circuit
3056 Crawfordville Hwy.
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-926-0905

Madison County Courthouse
3rd Judicial Circuit
125 Southwest Range Avenue
Madison, FL 32340

Hamilton County Courthouse
3rd Judicial District
207 First Street N.E.
Jasper, FL 32052-6669
(386) 792-6161

Columbia County Courthouse
3rd Judicial District
173 N.E. Hernando Avenue
Lake City , FL 32055
(386) 758-1000

Suwannee County Courthouse
3rd Judicial Circuit
200 Ohio Ave South
Live Oak, FL 32064
386-362-0526

Taylor County Courthouse
3rd Judicial District
108 North Jefferson Street
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-3506

Lafayette County Courthouse
3rd Judicial District
120 West Main Street
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1600

Dixie County Courthouse
3rd Judicial District
214 N.E. Highway 351
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-1200

Duval County Courthouse
4th Judicial District
501 West Adams St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 255-1000

Nassau County Courthouse
4th Judicial District
416 Centre St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-4600

Nassau County Judicial Annex
4th Judicial District
76347 Veterans Way
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 548-4600

Clay County Courthouse
4th Judicial District
825 North Orange Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 269-6302

Citrus County Courthouse
5th Judicial District
110 North Apopka Avenue
Inverness, Florida 34450
(352) 341-6700

Hernando County Courthouse
5th Judicial District
20 North Main Street
Brooksville, Florida 34601
(352) 754-4402

Lake County Courthouse
5th Judicial District
550 West Main Street
Tavares, Florida 32778
(352) 253-1600

Marion County Judicial Center
5th Judicial Circuit
110 NW First Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34475
(352) 401-6700

Sumter County Courthouse
5th Judicial District
215 East McCollum Avenue
Bushnell, Florida 33513
(352) 569-6950

Pinellas County Justice Center
6th Judicial District
14250 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 464-7000

Pinellas County Courthouse
Clearwater Courthouse
6th Judicial District
315 Court Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-3000

Clearwater Historical Courthouse
6th Judicial District
324 South Ft. Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-3000

Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center
6th Judicial District
38053 Live Oak Avenue
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 521-4542

West Pasco Judicial Center
6th Judicial District
7530 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 847-8031

St. Petersburg Judicial Building
6th Judicial District
545 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 582-7500

Kim C. Hammond Justice Center
7th Judicial District
1769 E. Moody Blvd.
Bunnell, FL 32110
(386) 313-4400.

Putnam County Courthouse
7th Judicial District
410 St. Johns Ave.
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-7600

Richard O. Watson Judicial Center
7th Judicial District
4010 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 819-3600

Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center
7th Judicial District
125 E. Orange Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 257-6041

Sunshine Plaza
7th Judicial District
2400 S Ridgewood Ave.
South Daytona, FL 32119
(386) 257-6084

S. James Foxman Justice Center
7th Judicial District
251 N. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 239-7750

Volusia County Courthouse
7th Judicial District
101 N. Alabama Ave.
DeLand, FL 32724
(386) 822-5710

Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse
8th Judicial District
220 S. Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-3636

Alachua County Family / Civil Justice Center
8th Judicial District
201 E. University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-3636

Baker County Courthouse
8th Judicial District
339 East Macclenny Ave
Macclenny, FL 32063-2294
(904) 259-8113

Bradford County Courthouse
8th Judicial District
945 North Temple Ave
Starke, FL 32091-2110
904-966-6280

Gilchrist County Courthouse
8th Judicial District
112 South Main Street
Trenton, FL 32693-3200
(352) 463-3170.

Levy County Courthouse
8th Judicial District
355 South Court Street
Bronson, FL 32621-6520
(352) 486-5266

Union County Courthouse
8th Judicial District
55 West Main Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054-1600
386-496-3711

Orange County Courthouse
9th Judicial District
425 N. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 836-2050

Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse
9th Judicial District
2 Courthouse Square
Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407) 742-2400

Hardee County Courthouse
10th Judicial Circuit
417 W. Main St.
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-4174

Highlands County Courthouse
10th Judicial Circuit
430 S. Commerce Ave.
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 402-6565

Polk County Courthouse
10th Judicial Circuit
255 N. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-4000

Northeast Polk Government Center
10th Judicial Circuit
200 Government Center Blvd.
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 534-4000

Lakeland Branch
10th Judicial Circuit
930 East Parker Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 534-4000

Coral Gables Branch Court
11th Judicial Circuit
3100 Ponce de Leon
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 569-2519

Dade County Courthouse
11th Judicial Circuit
73 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 275-1155

Hialeah Courthouse
11th Judicial Circuit
11 East 6th Street
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 275-1155

Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
11th Judicial Circuit
175 N.W. 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 275-1155

Miami Beach Court Facility
11th Judicial Circuit
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 275-1155

Miami-Dade Children’s Courthouse
11th Judicial Circuit
155 NW 3rd Street
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 679-1600

North Dade Justice Center
11th Judicial Circuit
15555 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33160
(305) 275-1155

Overtown Transit Village South
11th Judicial Circuit
601 NW 1 CT, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 275-1155

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
11th Judicial Circuit
1351 N.W. 12th Street
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 275-1155

South Dade Justice Center
11th Judicial Circuit
10710 S.W. 211 Street
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 275-1155

Joseph Caleb Center Court
11th Judicial Circuit
5400 NW 22nd Avenue
Miami , FL 33142
(305) 275-1155

Desoto County Courthouse
12th Judicial Circuit
115 East Oak St.
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-4644

Manatee County Judicial Center
12th Judicial Circuit
1051 Manatee Ave. W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 749-3600

Silvertooth Judicial Center
12th Judicial Circuit
2002 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 861-7800

South Sarasota County Courthouse
12th Judicial Circuit
4004 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 861-7800

Sarasota County Justice Center
12th Judicial Circuit
2071 Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 861-7800

Edgecomb Courthouse
Hillsborough County Courthouse
13th Judicial Circuit
800 E. Twiggs Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-5894

Criminal Courthouse Annex
13th Judicial Circuit
401 N. Jefferson Street
Tampa, FL 33602

Civil Traffic Court
13th Judicial Circuit
419 N. Pierce Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-8100

Plant City Courthouse
13th Judicial Circuit
301 N. Michigan Avenue
Plant City, FL 33563

Children’s Justice Center
Supervised Visitation Program
Juvenile Diversion Program
13th Judicial Circuit
700 E. Twiggs Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272–7179

Children’s Advocacy Center
at Mary Lee’s House
13th Judicial Circuit
2806 South Armenia
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 250-6650

Bay County Courthouse
14th Judicial Circuit
300 East 4th Street
Panama City, FL 32401

Calhoun County Courthouse
14th Judicial Circuit
20859 East Central Avenue
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-4545

Gulf County Courthouse
14th Judicial Circuit
1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456

Holmes County Courthouse
14th Judicial Circuit
201 North Oklahoma Street
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-1100

Jackson County Courthouse
14th Judicial Circuit
4445 Lafayette Street
Marianna, FL 32446

Washington County Courthouse
14th Judicial Circuit
1293 Jackson Ave
Chipley, FL 32428

Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse
15th Judicial Circuit
205 North Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

North County Courthouse
15th Judicial Circuit
3188 PGA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 624-6650

South County Courthouse
15th Judicial Circuit
200 West Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 274-1400

West County Courthouse
15th Judicial Circuit
2950 State Rd 15
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4843

Palm County Criminal Justice Complex
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 355-2996

Freeman Justice Center
Monroe County Courthouse
16th Judicial Circuit
302 Fleming Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-3423

Marathon Courthouse
16th Judicial Circuit
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-6029

Plantation Key Courthouse
16th Judicial Circuit
Plantation Key Government Center
88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 1
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 453-8760

Broward County Courthouse
Main Courthouse Complex
17th Judicial District
201 SE 6th Street
Ft Lauderdale, Fl. 33301

North Regional Courthouse
17th Judicial District
1600 West Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33442
(954) 831-6565

West Regional Courthouse
17th Judicial District
100 N. Pine Island Road
Plantation, Fl. 33324
(954) 831-6565

South Regional Courthouse
17th Judicial District
3550 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, Fl. 33021
(954) 831-6565

Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Justice Center
18th Judicial Circuit
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940-8006
(321) 633-2171

Melbourne Courthouse
18th Judicial Circuit
51 Nieman Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 633-2171

Titusville Historic Courthouse
18th Judicial Circuit
506 S. Palm Ave.
Titusville FL 32796
(321) 633-2171

Seminole County Criminal Justice Center
18th Judicial Circuit
101 Eslinger Way
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 665-4200

Seminole County Civil Justice Center
18th Judicial Circuit
301 N. Park Ave.
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 665-4200

Seminole County Juvenile Justice Center
18th Judicial Circuit
190 Eslinger Way
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 665-4200

Martin County Courthouse
19th Judicial Circuit
100 E. Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 288-5576

St. Lucie County Courthouse
19th Judicial Circuit
218 S 2nd St.
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
772-462-6900

St Lucie County Courthouse – Annex
19th Judicial Circuit
250 NW Country Club Dr.
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
772-807-4370

Indian River County Courthouse
19th Judicial Circuit
2000 16th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772-770-5185

Okeechobee County Courthouse
19th Judicial Circuit
312 N.W. 3rd St.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-763-2131

Lee County Justice Center
20th Judicial Circuit
Justice Center Proper
1700 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 533-9197

Lee County Government Center – Cape Coral
20th Judicial Circuit
1039 SE 9th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 533-7101

Charlotte County Justice Center
20th Judicial Circuit
350 E. Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-2281

Collier County Government Complex
20th Judicial Circuit
3315 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8800

Glades County Courthouse
20th Judicial Circuit
Rt 27, 500 Avenue “J”
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-6031

Hendry County Courthouse
20th Judicial Circuit
25 E. Hickpochee
LaBelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-5217

County Clerk of Circuit Court

The County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is an elected position in Florida, and the position comes with many duties. The Clerk has an important part in all things court-related. The clerk handles jury management, maintaining court records, and taking payments for court-ordered fees and fines.

The Clerk is also the source for Florida County records, marriage licenses, financial reports, real estate, and other records.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court also has the role of Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and is the official custodian of those county records. This office is also responsible for recording deeds and mortgages, along with issuing and recording marriage licenses.

United States District Court

The United States District Courts are used for federal cases, both civil and criminal. Federal District Judges are appointed by the President, with the Senate’s approval.

Florida has three United States District Court districts, with multiple locations in each district.

Allen C. Winsor is the Chief District Judge of the Northern District of Florida. Jessica J. Lyublanovits is the Clerk of Court.

Marcia Morales Howard is the Chief District Judge of the Middle District of Florida. Elizabeth Warren is the Clerk of Court for the Middle District.

Cecilia M. Altonaga is the Chief District Judge of the Southern District of Florida. Cecilia M. Altonaga is the Clerk of Court.

Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court is the highest state court. This court hears appeals from the Florida Court of Appeals. It also corrects errors made by lower Florida Circuit Courts and interprets laws. The state Supreme Court can determine the constitutionality of state laws, too.

Florida Supreme Court Justices are initially appointed by the governor for up to 3 years. In the next general election that is more than one year after their appointment, the justice must run for re-election, and elected terms are 6 years. The governor may appoint a Justice if there is a vacancy before a term ends. Justices must be licensed attorneys in Florida with at least 10 years of experience in the state.

Circuit Courts and County Courts

Courts in Florida fall under the jurisdiction of Judicial Circuits. There are a total of 20 judicial circuits in Florida. A trial court administrator handles the administration for the courts. The circuit courts function as trial courts with general jurisdiction. Circuit courts hear all cases not under the jurisdiction of county courts.

Each Florida County Court has limited jurisdiction in its own county. There is at least one county court in each county in Florida. County courts, by state law, hear cases such as misdemeanor crimes, tenant-landlord disputes, small-claims cases up to $8,000, and civil monetary cases up to $50,000.
Magistrate Court

Magistrates are allowed to hear certain cases in Florida County. Magistrates have been given the authority to conduct hearings, hear testimony, and evaluate evidence. In Florida, Magistrates must be licensed attorneys in good standing, with at least 5 years experience practicing law.

Civil Court

Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people. However, there are multiple courts that hear different kinds of civil cases.

Circuit Civil Court is the court that hears cases where the damages requested are more than $50,000. This includes things like foreclosures, contract disputes, and product liability.

County Civil Court and Small Claims are used for cases involving lesser dollar amounts. Small Claims Court is used for cases involving less than $8,000. County Civil Court hears cases that are more than $8,000 but less than $50,000. These cases may include tenant/landlord disputes, automobile negligence, and debt collections.

Veterans Court

The Veterans Treatment Court is a special program to assist veterans and active-duty who are charged with non-violent misdemeanors or felonies. Offenders must have a service-related mental illness, substance abuse disorder, or a traumatic brain injury..

Participants must follow all court orders, be randomly screened for drugs and alcohol, meet with their mentors, and complete all assigned treatments. There’s no specific timeline, but most complete the program in 12-24 months. Upon successful completion of the program, the charges may be dismissed. Currently, there are over 30 Veterans Court treatment programs in Florida.

Drug Court

Adult Drug Court provides an opportunity for non-violent offenders. The program is 6-12 months. Offenders with a current charge or prior history of selling or trafficking drugs are not eligible. Other 2nd and 3rd degree felonies may be eligible with the approval of the prosecutor’s office.

Upon successful completion of the program, the charges may be dismissed. Currently, there are almost 50 Drug Court treatment programs in Florida.

Criminal Court

Criminal Court handles most cases involving criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors. The Circuit Criminal Court hears felony criminal cases that may result in a person being sentenced to 1 year or more in prison. Florida County Court is used for more minor misdemeanor crimes that carry less than a year in jail as the maximum sentence.

Probate Court

Probate Court is focused on wills and estates and determines how a deceased person’s estate may be distributed. This court also hears cases involving guardianship, such as when a minor child inherits money in the amount of more than $15,000.

Family Court

The Family Division hears cases regarding domestic relations. This includes things like name changes, divorce, custody, paternity, adoption and child/spousal support.

Juvenile Court

This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and emancipation. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused.

Unified Family Court

Unified Family Court is the umbrella name for all cases related to family court. This includes divorce, domestic violence, mental health, name changes, adoption, child support, and paternity cases.