Pursuant Administrative Order 2022-10.2, In Re: Security and Operations of Court Facilities, when feasible and practical during times of high volume, judicial security at the Manatee County Judicial Center and the Silvertooth Judicial Center will open dedicated, expedited screening lines for attorneys displaying a current JCID card. The JCID card is valid at both locations.

Attorney Request for Judicial Center Identification card

The application period for JCID cards is Sunday, October 1 – Thursday, November 30 each year. The cost for a new JCID card is $25.00, which is payable only online. You may request a new card using the “ Request a New JCID Card” button below or request a replacement card using the “ Request Replacement for Lost Card” button.

How the JCID card works

During peak times and upon presentation of a current JCID card, attorneys will go through their own screening line without the requirement of removing shoes or belts. All items in your care, control or possession must also be screened by security. If you forget your card, you may be denied expedited screening and/or redirected to the public screening line.

Attorneys can visit the JCID application page from October 1 through November 30 each year to apply for a JCID card. Attorneys must renew their JCID application each year during this timeframe to be eligible for continued access to the expedited screening line. Please note that the application period is only open during the months of October and November – if you miss it, you cannot apply again until next October. The application includes consent to a criminal background check.

The application fee is $25; the fee for a replacement JCID card is $10; both fees must be paid by credit card online. The application fee is waived for government* attorneys; replacement card fees will not be waived.

Questions? Call Court Administration in Sarasota at (941) 861-7800.

*Government attorneys include SAO, PD, AGO, ORC, GAL, DCF, county attorneys, city attorneys, clerk’s office, attorneys employed by LEOs, etc. The government employer must be listed on your Florida Bar profile to qualify.