The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida

All Persons Must Wear a Face Mask to Enter and Remain in the Alachua County Courthouse

In compliance with Alachua County Emergency Order 2021-25, all persons must wear a face mask to enter and remain in the Alachua County Courthouse. Anyone who arrives at the courthouse without a mask will be furnished one by Court Security or Court Administration.  

All Persons Must Wear a Face Mask While Participating in Jury Selection

Please be advised that due to the spike in COVID cases, the Chief Judge has directed that all persons must wear a face mask while participating in jury selection proceedings in any county in the circuit.   

Emergency Aid for Renters and Landlords

OUR (Opportunities for Utilities and Rental Assistance) Florida Program is the state’s federally funded emergency rental and utilities assistance relief program. To apply, businesses and individuals may visit https://www.ourflorida.com/.

Update on Status of Civil Jury Trials

Civil Administrative Judge Monica Brasington has issued new guidelines for conducting civil jury trials in the Eighth Circuit. A memo to Circuit Civil Practitioners and Parties can be found on Judge Brasington and Judge Keim’s webpages: Memorandum re: Update on Status of Eighth Circuit Civil Jury Trials.  

Save-the-Date for the Investiture of Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge George M. Wright

Judge Wright’s Investiture has been scheduled for Friday, September 10 at 3:00 pm in the Alachua County Criminal Justice Center. Please save the date.    

CHIEF JUDGE MOSELEY HAS ISSUED A.O. 11.39, RESUMPTION OF PRE-PANDEMIC OPERATIONS

Administrative Order 11.39, Resumption of Pre-Pandemic Operations, issued by Chief Judge Moseley today, which rescinds all previous COVID-19 Emergency Administrative Orders, and directs the return to pre-pandemic court operations (with certain limited exceptions), on June 21, 2021.

CHIEF JUDGE MOSELEY HAS ISSUED A.O. 11.38, MODIFICATION OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Administrative Order 11.38, Modification of Safety Precautions, issued by Chief Judge Moseley today and effective immediately. Administrative Order 11.38: Formally rescinds the screening questions and temperature check requirements to enter the courthouse, and Limits face mask and physical distancing requirements to in-person court proceedings only. Specifically, masks and physical distancing are now required only in courtrooms and hearing rooms where...

CHIEF JUDGE MOSELEY HAS AUTHORIZED JURY TRIALS IN ALL COUNTIES

Chief Judge Mark Moseley has authorized jury trials to continue to proceed in all counties, with the current safety protocols in place.

Judge Moseley to be Chief Judge

We are pleased to announce that the Honorable Mark W. Moseley has been unanimously elected to serve as Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit following Judge Nilon’s retirement at the end of this year. Judge Moseley, who has served on the circuit bench since 2005 and has been the Administrative Judge for Circuit Criminal since 2014, will complete...