About the Fifth Judicial Circuit

Located in the heart of central Florida, the Fifth Judicial Circuit covers a geographical area approaching the size of Connecticut.  The circuit is comprised of the following five counties, with main administrative offices in Ocala:

 

 

 

 

The circuit has in excess of 149,000 court filings per year, and  serves a total population exceeding 925,000. 

The Fifth Judicial Circuit currently has thirty-two Circuit Court Judges and eleven County Court Judges.  The circuit is part of the Fifth District Court of Appeal, located in Daytona Beach.

 

 

 

About the Court System

There are two types of courts in the state court system: circuit and county. Circuit courts generally hear cases where the matter in controversy is $15,000.00 or more.  These cases include the following types:

  •   Civil Cases
  •   Child Support
  •   Domestic Relations
  •   Domestic Violence
  •   Felony
  •   Guardianship
  •   Juvenile
  •   Mental Health
  •   Probate

 

 

 

 

 

 

County courts generally hear cases where the matter in controversy is less than $15,000.00.  These cases include the following types:

  •   Civil Cases
  •   Landlord/Tenant Disputes
  •   Misdemeanor
  •   Small Claims
  •   Violations of County or Municipal Ordinances

 

 

 

Contact Information

Telephone

 352-401-6700

Postal address

 Court Administration
Marion County Judicial Center
110 NW First Ave
Ocala, FL 34475

Electronic Mail

 Court Administration: info@circuit5.org
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