Judges

Following the retirement of Judge Pam Vergara, the Court has implemented the following temporary procedures:

Guardianship matters will be handled by Chief Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.

All civil inquiries should be directed to Josie White, at JWhite@circuit5.org, or (352) 754-4287

Please see Judge Scaglione’s Orders as to proper procedure:

DO NOT CONTACT Judge Scaglione’s Office.

* Probate Requests in Hernando County *

Judge Don Barbee’s office is temporarily covering Probate Cases in Hernando County. Proposed orders should be submitted via the E-portal. For hearing requests, email: hernandoprobate@circuit5.org

These procedures are intended to facilitate continuity of service during this transition and do not reflect permanent case assignments. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this transition.

Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.

Chief Judge
Assistant: Joyce Weeks
Fax: (352) 754-4265
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Thomas R. Eineman

Circuit Judge, Administrative Judge Of the Family Law Courts and Divisions
Assistant: Michelle Stevens
Fax: (352) 754-4266
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Don Barbee

Circuit Judge
Assistant: Jamie Shreiber
Fax: (352) 754-4267
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Donald E. Scaglione

Circuit Judge
Assistant: Becky Haimes
Fax: (352) 754-4273
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Stephen E. Toner

Circuit Judge
Assistant: Amy Stephens
Fax: (352) 754-4245
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Barbara-Jo Bell

County Judge
Assistant: Lindsay Stewart - lstewart@circuit5.org
Fax: (352) 754-4267
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Kurt E. Hitzemann

County Judge
Assistant: JoAnne Clay - jclay@circuit5.org
Fax: (352) 754-4267
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