General Magistrates and Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers
The Fourth Judicial Circuit Court uses General Magistrates and Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers to aid in the resolution of family law cases.
The use of General Magistrates is authorized by Rule 12.490, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. General Magistrates conduct temporary and post-judgment hearings in domestic relations cases and are used in Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties.
The use of Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers is authorized by Rule 12.491, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers conduct hearings regarding the establishment, enforcement and modification of Title IV child support and are used in Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties.
Resources for Virtual Court Hearings via Zoom, please see links below:
Rules for Virtual Court Hearings
https://help.flcourts.gov/Get-Started/Helpful-Videos/Videos-to-Assist-Litigants-Representing-Themselves-in-Court
How to Use Zoom for a Virtual Court Hearing
https://help.flcourts.gov/Get-Started/Helpful-Videos/Videos-for-How-to-Use-Zoom-and-Teams-for-a-Virtual-Court-Hearing
SY,ZMagistrate/Hearing Officers Assignments
DUVAL COUNTY
| Joanna Houser | Administrative Magistrate/Hearing Officer | N,O,P,V |
| Frank Akel | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer | G,H,Y,Z |
| Amber Donley | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer | I,J,K,L |
| Natalie Tuttle | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer | F,Q,S,T,U |
| Autumn Graham | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer | M,W,X |
| Patricia Parker | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer | R |
| Lynn Salvatore | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer | A, B |
| Julia Hodges | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer | C,D,E |
| Donna Vincent | General Magistrate | Dependency |
| Leatrice Walton | Support Enforcement Hearing Officer | A-D |
| Amber Speers | Support Enforcement Hearing Officer | E-K |
| Garrett Barket | Support Enforcement Hearing Officer | L-R |
| Gina Stewart | Support Enforcement Hearing Officer | S-Z |
CLAY COUNTY
| Officer Name | Role | Alpha Range |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Irving | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer | |
| Beth Luna | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer |
NASSAU COUNTY
| Officer Name | Role | Alpha Range |
|---|---|---|
| Deirdre Wallace | General Magistrate/Hearing Officer |
*Alpha Range according to Petitioner's Last Name*
**Attorney Use Only**
CLAY - Magistrate-Procedures-Order-Referral-to-General-Magistrate
DUVAL - Magistrate Procedures & Order Referral to General Magsitrate
NASSAU - Magistrate Procedures & Order Referral to General Magistate