Circuit adopts SCS Anti-Retaliation Policy. Read the new guidelines.

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State and county positions

Professional and administrative roles

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BEWARE JURY SCAM

There is no fine for missing jury service

NEW POLICY IN EFFECT

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit has adopted the Florida State Courts System's Anti-Retaliation Policy. Read the new guidelines

BEWARE JURY SCAM

There have been news reports of people being called and told they have a warrant for missing jury duty and must pay a bond. No one from the Court will call you and ask for money. Read more

TRACK COURT EVENTS

eNotify, Florida’s Court Event Notification System, provides registered users with courtesy text and/or email reminders about upcoming court events. Registration with an email address and receive alerts. Learn more

WE ARE HIRING!

Consider a court career. We have a variety of professional and administrative roles in both State and County positions to fill. Work with interesting people doing interesting things. Visit our Career Opportunities page for more details.

Welcome to the 12^th Judicial Circuit website. Serving Desoto, Manatee & Sarasota Counties

Read Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC22-70, In Re: Emergency Request to Extend Time Periods Under all Florida Rules of Procedure for Manatee County in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit; Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC22-71, In Re: Emergency Request to Extend Time Periods Under all Florida Rules of Procedure for DeSoto County in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit; and Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC22-73, In Re: Emergency Request to Extend Time Periods Under all Florida Rules of Procedure for Sarasota County in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.