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Access free and low-cost legal aid and family law forms for use in a number of family-related situations. Visit Family Court Services (Self Help) for more information.
Directory of judges for the Fourth Judicial Circuit including Clay, Duval and Nassau counties. Visit Circuit & County Court Judges for more information.
Publicly available legal materials and resources that provide tools to experience and participate in the judiciary process.
Important information about the Jury and Witness Department of the Clerk's Office, including jury service.
Important Information
Effective October 11, 2021, unless required by the federal; state; or local laws, rules, or regulations, face masks are no longer required in the Clay, Duval, and Nassau County Courthouses; however, anyone entering these courthouses has the option to wear a face mask.
Civil Case Management
Pursuant to instructions from the Supreme Court of Florida, Chief Judge Lance Day has entered the following orders regarding Civil Case Management and Resolution in Circuit Court and County Court for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
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Proposed Order E-Filing
Pursuant to AOSC19-74 Judicial Electronic Filing, please read the instructions below. Failure to follow these procedures will result in your submission being returned without docketing.
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Duval County Felony Plea Forms
Felony plea forms are used when someone charged with a felony in Duval County decides to plead guilty or no contest. These forms help make sure the person understands their rights and what the plea means, including possible penalties.
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Featured News
PR - 4th Judicial Circuit and Duval County Clerk’s Office Warn the Public of Increased Jury Duty Scam Activity
4th Judicial Circuit and Duval County Clerk’s Office Warn the Public of Increased Jury Duty Scam Activity
Jury Duty Scam Alert
Jury Duty Scam Alert
Other News
Duval County Felony Court Proceedings effective June 21, 2021
Order from Judge Adrian Soud regarding Felony Court proceedings effective June 21, 2021.
Fourth Judicial Circuit - Remote Civil Trial Pilot Project
View a report to Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles T. Canady as well as video streams of remote jury selection and remote trial proceedings.
Second Amended AO 1994-02 Civil Rights Policy Statement
The Florida Supreme Court Civil Rights Complaint Procedure has been updated, clarified and amended to address the confidentiality of complaints of discrimination by and against justices and Supreme Court and Office of the State Courts Administrator employees in accordance with current statutory and court rule requirements.