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

CIRCUIT JUDGE

The Honorable John D. Galluzzo

Division: P - JUV/P/MH/G
Judicial AssistantStephanie Mausser
Office: (407) 665-5398 | Email
Located at the Seminole Juvenile Justice Center, Sanford

SCHEDULING HEARINGS

JACs Dockets & Calendars

The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit provides the JACs (Judicial Automatic Calendar System). JACs online scheduling is for attorneys only and requires a login. It is important to review any policies and procedures that apply before contacting judges’ chambers. If you don’t see the docket you are looking for within the JACs list, please contact the Judicial Assistant.

NOTE: Not all of the judges post their calendars online. If your judge is not found on JACs you should contact the Judicial Assistant directly. Calendars are subject to change hourly, so check back frequently to guarantee accurate updates.

JACs

JACs Instructions

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A JACS ACCOUNT

Attorneys Only (You will need your Florida Bar Number)

ATTORNEYS CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP OR RESET YOUR ACCOUNT. (You will need your Florida Bar Number)

FOR ALL OTHER PLEASE NOTE: The JACS system was designed to work with bar license numbers only, as a way of tracking attorneys who schedule hearings. We will not be able to create a JACS account for you.

Luckily, JACS is only one of the many ways we have to schedule hearing dates in our Court. If you require a hearing date please use one of these methods:

  1. Work with opposing counsel and have them schedule a hearing on an agreed time/date.
  2. Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for your scheduling needs. 
  3. File a motion requesting a hearing per the Florida Trial Court Rules.

INSTRUCTIONS AND MORE

Judge Galluzzo Posts his Policies Online - See Below

The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit provides procedural instructions for attorneys along with policies that may differ within the guidelines of the law between judges and county or circuit court.

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.

Below are the Policies and Procedures for Judge Galluzzo, Division P

Judge Galluzzo’s Juvenile Division P Policy & Procedures

JUDGE JOHN D. GALLUZZO

BIOGRAPHY

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

  • Past President Seminole County Bar Association
  • Past Chairman 18th Grievance Committee and Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
  • Past Chairman Seminole County Criminal Law Section
  • Board Certified Criminal Trial Law (past)

EDUCATION

  • BA Criminal Justice University of Central Florida
  • JD Nova Southeastern College of Law

JUDICIAL HISTORY

  • Chief Judge 18th Circuit, 2015-2017

Past Administrative Positions in the Courts:

  • Administrative Judge Seminole County;
  • Administrative Judge Civil Appeals,
  • Administrative Judge Circuit Criminal Division;
  • Administrative Judge; Guardianship and Probate Divisions

ORGANIZATIONS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS

  • Brevard County Bar Association
  • Seminole County Bar Association
  • Civilian Military
  • Supreme Court Trial Court Security Workgroup

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Seminole County Bar Award for Chief Judge Service
  • Alan A. Dickey (Judge) Judicial Service Award
  • Thomas A. Whigham Award for Service
  • Seminole County Judge of Year Award
  • Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency Chapter VII Distinguished Service Award, 2017

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • Assistant Public Defender 18th Judicial Circuit
  • Associate Fishback, Dominick, Bennett, Owens & Watts
  • Assistant State Attorney 18th Judicial Circuit
  • John D. Galluzzo, P.A.

OTHER COMMUNITY ROLES

  • Former Babe Ruth Baseball Coach
  • Former Pop Warner Football Coach Oviedo and Hagerty High School Affiliations
  • Former Youth Lacrosse and JV High School Lacrosse Coach
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Juvenile Justice Center
Judge Galluzzo Holds Court at the Juvenile Justice Center in
Seminole County

190 Eslinger Way
Sanford FL, 32773
(407) 665-5398

Florida Courts Help available at the touch of a screen:

For constituents, customers, or callers seeking help with family law cases – divorce, adoption, name change, custody, order of protection, and much more – there is now a one-stop source for lots of information aimed at self-represented people. Florida Courts Help is available at app stores as well as online at help.flcourts.gov.

View Case Management Administrative Orders, video tutorial on how to properly complete and submit Case Management Plan/Orders, and more. Please ensure you are utilizing the most recent Case Management Plan and Case Management Order. Click here to view Civil Case Management Orders & Forms (Updated on 4/16/2024)
Case Management Plan/Orders