There are 167 Courts in Florida, serving a population of 20,278,447 people in an area of 53,618 square miles. There is 1 Court per 121,427 people, and 1 Court per 321 square miles.
The state of Florida is ranked 47th in Courts per capita, and 29th in Courts per square mile.
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Florida Appellate Courts
Court Name: Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Daytona Beach
Number of Judges: 11
Court Name: Florida First District Court of Appeal
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Tallahassee
Number of Judges: 15
Court Name: Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: West Palm Beach
Number of Judges: 12
Court Name: Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Lakeland, Tampa
Number of Judges: 16
Court Name: Florida Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Tallahassee
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Florida Third District Court of Appeal
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Miami
Number of Judges: 10
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Circuit Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 599 |
| Florida County Court | Constitution | County | 322 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Community Courts | Local |
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Re-Entry Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| DUI Courts | Local |
| Truancy Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Year, State Resident: 1 Year |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 1 year |