Judge D. Tatum Davis
The Code of Judicial Conduct governing behavior by judges forbids the judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit to discuss pending cases with the public. Please do not call the Court expecting to speak with a Judge about any case. If you have a comment to make, please mail it to the Clerk’s Office in the appropriate county. Please keep in mind that the Court is only allowed to consider arguments made in court and documents filed by actual parties to the case. They cannot ethically read or consider any other opinions or arguments about the case, and they cannot give legal advice. Thank you.
Current Assignment
County Court Judge, January 2017 – Present
Bradford County: All County Court Matters
Bradford County: Mental Health Court
Bradford County: Shelter Hearings
Bradford County: Canvassing Board Chairman
Conference of County Court Judges, President-Elect
Conference of County Court Judges, Legislative Chair (2022-2024)
Conference of County Court Judges, The Courier, Editor (2019-2022)
Conference of County Court Judges 8th Judicial Circuit Representative (2018-2019)
Conference of County Court Judges Board of Directors
Conference of County Court Judges Executive Committee
Conference of County Court Judges Administration and Management Committee
Conference of County Court Judges Committee of 31
Judicial Assistant
April Mitola
mitolaa@circuit8.org
Office
Bradford County Courthouse
945 North Temple Avenue
Starke, FL 32091
Phone: (904) 966-6221
Fax: (904) 966-6166
Divisional Instructions
Bradford County Civil and Criminal Court – Procedures
Zoom Decorum and Attire:
Although the hearing is being conducted virtually, proper courtroom decorum should be maintained and appropriate professional attire worn. Participants should be in a quiet setting and minimize any external distractions. Please assure your camera is on, be aware of what is behind you and choose a solid neutral wall, if possible. Please dress like you are coming to the courthouse.
Education
Juris Doctor: Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 2012
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, University of Florida, 2008
