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Recent News
Jurors summoned for service on January 27, 2020
Jurors summoned for service on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Criminal Justice Center (blue summons) with numbers 274 thru 325 are called off and are not to report. All others are to report as summoned.
Volunteer Small Claims Court Mediation Training Program
Are you inspired to give back to the community, but don’t know how best to use your talents in service of others? Why not volunteer as a Small Claims Court mediator? The Eighth Judicial Circuit is now accepting applications for the Dispute Resolution Center’s four-day County Mediation Training program, to be held in Gainesville from March 31st through April...
Jurors summoned for service on Tuesday, January 21, 2020
All Jurors summoned for service on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Criminal Justice Center (blue summons) are to report as summoned.
The Courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20th. First appearance, juvenile detentions, and shelter hearings on January 20th, will be held in the Alachua County Criminal Justice Center, Courtroom 1A. Regular office hours will resume on January 21st.
Beware of jury scam phone calls. The Court will not call asking for money. If you have any questions regarding jury duty, please call Court Administration (352) 264-7029 or (352) 374-3638.
Marynelle Hardee recipient of Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award
Marynelle Hardee selected as the 8th Circuit’s 2020 Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award winner for her efforts in helping children. https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/the-florida-bar-presidents-pro-bono-service-award-winners-3/
Jurors summoned for service on Monday, January 13, 2020
Jurors summoned for service on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Criminal Justice Center (blue summons) with numbers 140 thru 325 are called off and are not to report. All others are to report as summoned.
Chief Judge to speak at the 8th Bar Luncheon
Eighth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge James P. Nilon will be speaking on the “State of the Circuit” at the EJCBA January 2020 Luncheon at Big Top Brewing Company on January 17, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.
Jurisdictional Changes Take Effect January 1, 2020
As a reminder, county court jurisdictional changes take effect January 1, 2020. County court jurisdiction increases to $30,000, small claims limit increases to $8,000, and filers must include a civil cover sheet specifying the dollar amount in dispute.
Jurors
The Court recognizes that jury service may impose a hardship on citizens. Every effort is made to ensure that each juror has a positive experience. The Judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit thank you in advance for your service, and we hope that you find your jury service to be an interesting and positive experience.
Self-Help
Pro se means you have chosen to proceed without the assistance of an attorney. If you are not sure you want to represent yourself, you can contact the Florida Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service to consult with an attorney. For more information on what a Self Help program can provide, please check the Self Help Section on the Florida Courts website.
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