Attorney Resources
Scheduling instructions, provider listings, policies and procedures, and much more.
Policies & Procedures
Review Judges Policies and Procedures for Attorneys
Self-Help
Representing yourself Pro-Se. Find resources and more here.
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts
Serving the Citizens of Brevard and Seminole Counties
Our Court Programs
Our Circuit and County courts are dedicated to consistently resolving judicial matters in a timely and efficient manner while upholding the laws and regulations provided by the legal system with integrity and impartiality.
Adult Drug Court
This program unites the judiciary, criminal justice entities, treatment providers, and the community helping nonviolent offenders.
Dependency Court
The Juvenile Dependency Court that has the responsibility for hearing cases involving abused, neglected or abandoned children.
Digital Court Reporting
The general public may have access to digitally recorded court proceedings unless deemed confidential by judge.
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Court addresses assault, battery, abuse, kidnapping, false imprisonment by family member.
Early Childhood Court
Brevard County Early Childhood Court (ECC) is for young children and their families involved in allegations of abuse or neglect.
Family Court
Comprehensive approach to handling all cases involving children and families, while resolving family disputes in a timely manner.
Foreclosure Court
Florida law specifies how foreclosures work, and both federal and state laws give you rights and protections throughout the process.
Interpreter Program
Providing qualified interpreters to limited-English-proficient and deaf persons in order to eliminate communication barriers.
Juvenile Drug Court
This program unites the judiciary, criminal justice entities, treatment providers, and the community helping nonviolent offenders.
Mediation Programs
A court-appointed mediator will help parties negotiate issues and settlement in their civil or family case.
Online Dispute Resolution-Small Claims
An online platform for small claims and debt collection cases that assist parties in negotiating settlement via messaging.
Probate & Guardianship
Settlement of the estates, wills, guardianship, involuntary hospitalization, and determination of competency.
Represent Yourself
Also known as Pro Se or Self-Help, is representing yourself in a legal procedure without the aid of an attorney that applies to civil law.
Self-Improvement
Links providing alternative self-improvement programs such as drug & alcohol therapy, anger management, driving courses, etc.
Therapy Dog Program
The Chief Judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit authorized therapy animals to assist in proceedings.
Veterans Court
Provides an inter-agency, collaborative, non-adversarial therapeutic justice program for American Veterans.
Court Resources & Services
Attorneys in both Brevard and Seminole have the resources offering many new facets of modern technology including but not limited to online scheduling, instructions, provider listings, policies and procedures, and much more.
There are courtroom rules and policies governing all divisions of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court. All parties are expected to follow these rules. Click Courtroom Rules button below to review these rules.
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Administrative Orders
Administrative Orders are provided here in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). Administrative Orders are available online only for orders from 1999 to the present.
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Case Management
This Brevard Courts area provides instructions to attorneys on how to submit case management plans, orders, etc.
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Dockets & Calendars
Brevard uses both the Judicial Automatic Calendar System (JACs) and a non-automated calendaring system.
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Courtroom Equipment
The Court provides the use of courtroom technology as a courtesy to legal professionals and court participants.
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Pro Bono
The pro bono opportunities outlined within represent just a few areas where attorneys can use their legal skills in service to our community.
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Employment
The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, etc.
Resources for Brevard & Seminole Counties
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Policies and Procedures
Procedural instructions for attorneys along with policies that may differ within the guidelines of the law between judges and county or circuit courts.
Seminole
Case Management
This Seminole Courts area provides instructions to attorneys on how to submit case management plans, orders, etc.
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Provider Listings
This area provides attorneys with arbitrator listings, registries, expert witness providers, orders, rates, policies, and more.
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Process Servers
This area provides lists of Process Servers, applications, etc. Certified Process Servers are NOT employees of the Eighteenth.
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Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Compliance
The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Self-Improvement
Self-Improvement course links offered by other Florida State Agencies that is open to all Florida Citizens.
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Videos to Assist Litigants
On this page, you will find videos that provide rules and guidance for self-represented litigants who will appear in a virtual court hearing and who are representing themselves in a case in Florida’s trial courts.
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts
Our Mission
We want you to have the utmost confidence in our court system and are committed to providing you with information and access to the courts in an innovative and efficient manner.
History of the 18th
The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit was created by the legislature in 1967 and is composed of Brevard and Seminole Counties. Prior to that time, Brevard and Seminole were part of the Ninth Circuit.
Our Commitment to the Community
To Our Website Visitors:
As Chief Judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. Here you will find information about Brevard and Seminole County judges, courthouse locations, court programs, phone directories, checklists, forms, and more.
The judiciary is an independent and coequal branch of government, designed to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and provide for the peaceful resolution of disputes. To fulfill this mission, our judges and staff understand we must also be good stewards of state funding. In an era of increasing workloads and limited resources, we must develop innovative programs and implement responsive policies to meet the changing needs of our legal system.
We want you to have the utmost confidence in our court system and are committed to providing you with information and access to the courts innovatively and efficiently. Whether you are a citizen, litigant, defendant or attorney, the resources on this website will be of assistance to you and helpful in your interaction with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
All of our judges are committed to upholding the tremendous trust you have placed in us, and your comments about our website and operations are always welcome. We hope to hear from you as we continue to look for ways to improve this website and our court programs.
Respectfully,
Chief Judge