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Third Judicial
Circuit Court
The Third Judicial Circuit is one of twenty trial court circuits in the State of Florida. Its main administrative offices are in Lake City. The Third Judicial Circuit operates under the leadership of Chief Judge Mark E. Feagle and Charles Hydovitz, Trial Court Administrator.
Welcome from the Chief Judge
As Chief Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit, I want to welcome you to our beautiful Circuit located in the heart of North Central Florida. The Third Judicial Circuit consists of seven counties: Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor, stretching from the State of Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Third Circuit has seven circuit court judges and seven county court judges, as well as one general magistrate, one child support hearing officer, and one traffic court hearing officer; all of whom are dedicated to upholding the high standards of justice. Due to the geographical outlay of our circuit, we do not have a circuit judge occupying each of the counties on a daily basis. Therefore, our county court judges provide great assistance to ensure the timely disposition of cases.
As Chief Judge, my duties include, but are not limited to, the administration and supervision of courts; developing and implementing judicial assignments; and to ensure the courts in the Third Judicial Circuit are accessible in accordance with Florida law.
On behalf of all fourteen judges in our circuit, I welcome and encourage you to explore our website in order to get more informed about our circuit and our courts.
Mark E. Feagle
Chief Circuit Court Judge
Third Judicial Circuit of Florida
With a total of area 5,000 square miles, the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida is geographically the largest circuit in the state. Situated in North Central Florida the circuit serves a population of approximately 200,000 people.
With our many rivers, crystal clear springs, gulf coast waters and vast undeveloped woodlands, we are proud of our beautiful piece of Florida.
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Third Judicial Circuit
of Florida
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With a total area of 5,000 square miles, the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida is geographically the largest circuit in the state. Situated in North Central Florida the circuit serves a population of approximately 200,000 people.
With our many rivers, crystal clear springs, gulf coast waters and vast undeveloped woodlands, we are proud of our beautiful piece of Florida.
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