Open Oct. 15

Court locations in all counties reopen to the public. Including the treatment court at Mound St.

Sarasota first appearances return to Silvertooth JC @ 1pm, Courtroom 6A

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South County Division F Zoom meeting information has been updated. Please use the information on Judge Shannon Hankin's Zoom Page to obtain the current Zoom meeting information.
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BEWARE JURY SCAM

There is no fine for missing jury service

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WE'RE HIRING!

State and county positions

Professional and administrative roles

Visit Career Opportunities page for full listing

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 Judge Walker honored as Outstanding Jurist
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COURT APPOINTED REGISTRY

Now accepting attorney applications

Sarasota court buildings to reopen

The Silvertooth Judicial Center & Sarasota County Justice Center as well as the treatment court at Mound St. will reopen to the public on October 15th. Sarasota first appearances will return to the Silvertooth Judicial Center at 1 pm in Courtroom 6A.

Congratulations, Judge Walker!

Judge Stephen Walker was recently honored by the YLD of The Florida Bar by presenting him with their Outstanding Jurist award. Read more

Court-Appointed List

We are accepting applications from attorneys that wish to be on the court-appointed attorney registry for FY24-25. Learn more

We are hiring!

Consider a court career. We have a variety of professional and administrative roles in both State and County positions to fill. Work with interesting people doing interesting things. Visit our Career Opportunities page for more details.

Process Server Renewal

Now through August 31, we are accepting applications for new certified process servers and process servers that are renewing their certification. Learn more

Sarasota First Appearance Location Change

First appearance hearings held at Silvertooth Judicial Center. Aug. 26-30: Courtroom 6C @ 1 pm | Weekends and holidays: Courtroom 2A @ 9 am

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Read Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC24-86, In Re: Emergency Request to Extend Time Periods Under all Florida Rules of Procedure for Desoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.

 Beware of scammers!

We have learned about several scams involving the use of public records and demands for money. Please use caution and learn how to protect yourself.

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Public Access to Court Hearings on Zoom

View public hearings online using Zoom Video Conferencing software

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