Court Administration

Court Administration Office objectives are to provide administrative support to the offices of the Circuit and County Court Judges and operate in accordance with the guidelines established under Article V of the Florida State Constitution, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, and applicable Florida Statutes.

The Court Administration Office: provides circuit-wide support and assistance to the judges in management areas of budget and fiscal administration, facilities management, personnel administration, courtroom scheduling and public information monitors functions of programs integral to court operations in the areas of Security, Family and Small Claims Mediation, Child Support Hearing Officer, Court Interpreters, Drug Court, Law Library and various grant activities, serves as chief liaison between the Court and various governmental agencies and provides administrative support to judges in cases involving special sensitive and/or high profile issues.

• Provide the required fiscal, personnel, and administrative support to all divisions within the judiciary.
• Respond to requests for assistance or information from the public, judiciary, and all state and local governments and agencies.
• Participate in various committee and activities that serve to enhance the overall justice system in terms of service and cost efficiency.
• Assist the chief judge in developing and administrative plan for the Circuit to run efficiently and properly.
• Provide general direction for repair and maintenance of all court facilities and to regulate the use of courtrooms and other areas within the facilities.
• Provide the public full access to prompt legal recourse for all matters coming before the Criminal and Civil courts.
• Provide Pro Se assistance to parties involved in Dissolution of Marriage when they are unrepresented by an attorney.
• The Law Library is a component of Court Administration.

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