Chief Judge Crawford has authorized the cancellation of all court proceedings in Seminole and Brevard Counties effective Noon, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024.
A decision will be made Thursday regarding Friday proceedings.Stay informed by following us on Facebook or X (Twitter). You may also call (321) 637-5700 in Brevard or (407) 665-4945 in Seminole.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts
Serving the Citizens of Brevard and Seminole Counties

2009 Admin Order 09-15-b

On August 12, 2008, representatives of the judicial system, law enforcement agencies and county government attended a workshop in Orlando, Florida, to address the issue of jail overcrowding at the Brevard County Jail, it is Ordered and Adjudged: To accomplish the reduction of inmates held at the Brevard County Jail, any judge sitting for the initial appearance at the Brevard County Jail has the discretion to authorize reasonable bail for any person held under any “Failure to Appear No Bond”, or “Violation of Probation No Bond”, or “On-sight Violation of Probation No Bond” warrants. In addition, any judge is authorized to review any bail amount set by any judge on any warrant, with or without the consent of the issuing judge. more . . .

2005 Admin Order 05-17-b-Amended

When the Clerk of Court receives full payment on a boating or fishing citation after the defendant has failed to appear in court, the Clerk is hereby authorized to dismiss the failure to appear charge and recall any outstanding bench warrant or order to show cause related to the court appearance.

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