Florida Criminal Justice Resources

 Florida Family Law Forms - The official website for the Florida state courts. This page contains various forms, including petition, waivers, applications, and other documentation that may be required for legal family matters. Forms include: Answer for Petition to Dissolution of Marriage, Petition for Modification of Alimony, and Marital Settlement Agreements.

Florida's 8th Circuit Court - The 8th Circuit Court serves the counties of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union. This Circuit spans from the Gulf Coast to the Georgia border. The 8th circuit court is overseen by a Chief Judge, who is responsible for supervision and administration of the judges and officers within the court. The Circuit handles civil and criminal cases for a population of roughly 387,000 people.

Florida's 3rd Circuit Court - The 3rd Circuit Court has jurisdiction over cases in the counties of Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor. The Court handles cases related to felonies, family law, civil cases (over $15,000), probate, juvenile dependency, and certain types of appeals. The locations for these courthouses can be found at:

Madison Court House
125 SW Range Ave, Madison, FL 32340

Hamilton Court House
207 1st St NE, Jasper, FL 35205

Suwannee Court House
200 S Ohio / MLK Jr. Ave, Live Oak, FL 32064

Taylor Court House
108 N Jefferson St, Perry, FL 32348

Dixie Court House
214 NE Hwy 351, Cross City, FL 32628

Supreme Court of FL - As the highest court in Florida, the 7 justices of the state Supreme Court meet to decide on cases. The court also regulates the attorneys licensed in Florida and may remove judges. The Supreme Court has mandatory jurisdiction over death penalty cases, validity of state statutes and provisions, bond validations, rule of court procedures, and other matters.

Florida Supreme Court
500 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Florida First District Court of Appeal - The First District Court of Appeal has jurisdiction over final judgments or court orders in cases that aren't appealable directly to the Supreme Court or aren't taken from a county court to a circuit court. The Court of Appeal has the power to also review most actions carried out by the executive branch of the state government.

First District Court of Appeal
2000 Drayton Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 487-1000

Florida Drug Courts - The Drug Courts were established to help reduce the rate of recidivism for individuals convicted of drug offenses in Florida. The court tests individuals periodically to ensure that they are meeting the terms of their treatment or probation. In the event that a person fails a drug test, he or she may be further penalized.

Florida Statutes Online - This website contains information related to Florida's statutes for various offenses, ranging from criminal traffic violations to theft offenses. Unless otherwise noted, the statutes listed are current to the latest legislative session.

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is responsible for administering and processing driver's licenses, commercial vehicle licenses, vehicle registration and other matters.

Drug Enforcement Administration - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is responsible for enforcing controlled substance laws, investigating major violators of controlled substances at an interstate and international level, managing intelligence gathering, and seizing related assets from these crimes. The DEA is also dedicated to providing information to the public regarding controlled substance laws and safety.

Florida Highway Patrol - The primary task of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is to regulate and control traffic on state highways. This also includes enforcement of traffic law. The website listed contains information on traffic safety, crash reports, and related information.

Florida Highway Patrol
6300 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
Phone: (352) 955-3181

Florida Family Resources

Florida Family Law Self-Help Centers - Among the tasks of the Florida Court System is to provide resources and assistance for people in family law cases, especially those related to domestic violence and unsafe situations for children. The local self-help centers can be found at:

Court Administration, Third Judicial Circuit
Family Court Support Unit
173 NE Hernando Ave #408, Lake City, FL 32055
Phone: (386) 758-2163

Family Case Management Program
201 E University Ave #400, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352) 374-3694

Florida Department of Children and Families - The Florida DCF (Department of Children and Families) is dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals throughout the state. Their services provide much needed relief to the children, elderly, and disabled. The DCF maintains the state's foster program, which places roughly 19,000 children in temporary and permanent homes. Additionally, the DCF places qualified applicants on food stamps, temporary cash assistance, and determines Medicaid eligibility.

1317 Winewood Blvd, Building 1, Room 202, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 487-1111