EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURTS WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
The courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. The courts will resume normal hours on Monday, April 6, 2026.
News & Events
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 9.03 (v 2023-2), effective March 30, 2026.
Chief Judge Davis has signed 3 new Administrative Orders, including AO 9.03, General Assignments, effective March 30, 2026. https://circuit8.org/eighth-judicial-circuit-court/administrative-orders/
GOVERNOR APPOINTS JOY L. DANNE TO THE ALACHUA COUNTY COURT BENCH
Governor DeSantis has appointed Joy L. Danne to the Alachua County Court Bench. https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2026/governor-ron-desantis-makes-four-judicial-appointments
GOVERNOR APPOINTS JOHNATHAN D. RAMSEY TO THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BENCH
Governor DeSantis has appointed Johnathan D. Ramsey to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bench. https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2026/governor-ron-desantis-makes-four-judicial-appointments
SCAM ALERT: Falsified Court Documents
We have received reports of scammers using fraudulent court documents to request money or personal information. If you receive a communication claiming to be from our courts and have concerns about its legitimacy: Do not send payment or provide personal information. Verify the communication by contacting our office directly at (352) 374-3648.
Chief Judge Davis has signed Administrative Order 3.09 (V3), an updated Standing Case Management Order for civil cases. The most notable change is the addition of language regarding good faith conferrals. This order is effective January 20, 2026. Please ensure the new order is filed with complaints in civil cases, effective as of that date.
GOVERNOR APPOINTS KRISTINE VAN VORST TO THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BENCH
Governor DeSantis has appointed Kristine Van Vorst to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bench. Judge Van Vorst will begin her service as a Circuit Judge on August 18, 2025. https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press
ALACHUA COUNTY DRIVER LICENSE PROJECT
The DL Clinic is now available year-round and is part of the Alachua County Driver License Project. Individuals with a suspended license may now register year-round to work with attorneys and participating governmental agencies to help them regain their licenses. For information on the Alachua County Driver License Project, please visit https://circuit8.org/self-help/forms-and-checklists/alachua-county-driver-license-project/and, and to register, please visit www.trls.org or call Three Rivers...
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. For more information based on your specific county within the Eighth Judicial Circuit, please visit our Jurors page.
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. The Eighth Judicial Circuit also has its own Self Help Center for the public.
