Eighth Circuit

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The Eighth Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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A wonderful Levy/Gilchrist County Law Day, with several of our judges expressing appreciation for the dedicated men and women of law enforcement. We're grateful for the chance to connect with our community, honor their service, and enjoy lunch on the scenic Suwannee River.

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The courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. The courts will resume normal hours on Monday, April 6, 2026.

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Union County Court Judge Mitch Bishop traded the courtroom for the classroom. His photo booth and gavel were a hit! Beyond the fun photos, the kids shared what they think makes a great judge: someone who is knowledgeable, honorable, trustworthy… and enjoys reading!

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Judge Sean Brewer has been busy helping the next generation of legal leaders. He helped a mock trial team prepare for their upcoming trial and helped a group of Scouts earn their Law Merit and Crime Prevention badges. From the bench to the community, he’s doing it all!

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Raise your right paw and swear to only accept ear scratches, belly rubs, and dog treats as payment for your service as pet therapy dogs for the 8thJudicial Circuit. Bark, sit, shake, or acquiesce by doing nothing are all acceptable affirmations.

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Huge thanks to Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Sean Brewer for taking the time to judge the Alachua County School Spelling Bee. Building a better community, one letter at a time.

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Chief Judge Davis gave the annual "State of the 8th" at today’s Bar luncheon and confirmed what we all suspected: The Force is strong with the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

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Alachua County Court Judge Meshon Rawls shared her 3-step plan for students today: 1️⃣ Pick a career goal. 2️⃣ Write down steps to get there. 3️⃣ Visualize the win! The crowd (and the Sheriff!) was locked in.

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Eighth Judicial Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. First appearances, juvenile detentions, and shelter hearings will be held at the Judge Stephan P Mickle Criminal Courthouse. Regular office hours resume Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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All courthouses in the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026.

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All courthouses in the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th, and Friday, December 26th. Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 29, 2025.

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The Eighth Judicial Circuit will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.

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Union County Court Judge Mitch Bishop enjoyed answering questions (even the non-legal ones like “how tall are you” ) during Lake Butler Middle School’s Career Day.

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Eighth Judicial Circuit Courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Court will be back in session on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

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Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Denise R. Ferrero celebrated National Adoption Month by finalizing five adoptions. The courtroom was filled with smiles and joy. Congratulations to all the new families.

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Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard's commitment to excellence in the courtroom extends to the classroom! She recently taught the Domestic Relations Track at The Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies.

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When teaching civics at Williston Middle School, it’s always smart to bring in the local judge. Levy County Court Judge Bustamante was honored to spend his day talking to students about the development and importance of the judicial branch of our government.

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Navigating family disputes? Join our mediators for a seminar on the basics of mediation. We'll discuss:

The purpose of mediation.
The role of the mediator.
How to prepare for mediation.

Zoom seminars will be on Oct 20, Nov 12, & Dec 15, 2025, from 6:30-7:30.

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The Courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be closed on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in observance of Yom Kippur. Regular hours will resume on Friday, October 3, 2025.