• Circuit Court

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 • Jury Information

 

 

The below information highlights particular items that citizens should be familiar with before attending court.

Parking

There is no designated court parking. If you show up early there are a few parking spots on the public streets that are available. You can also find a few parking spots in the public parking lots along Sophia Street and at the corner of George Street and Sophia Street. There are a few handicapped parking spaces in front of each court.

Age Limit

·  The age limit at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court is 12 years of age,

    unless summoned to appear for a case.

·  No age limit at the General District Court.

·  Circuit Court has an age limit of at least seven years or older.

·  At all three courts, children must be supervised and well-behaved.

Dress Code

Appropriate dress required. No tank tops, shorts, shirts that expose the abdomen and no offensive writing or pictures on the clothing.

Items Not Permitted in Court

·  Knives, guns, pepper mace, tools, sharp objects including scissors or other weapons.

·  No cell phones, pager or electronic devices are permitted in the courtrooms and the Sheriff's Office will not hold the items for you or be responsible for them.

·  No backpacks will be allowed into the courtrooms.

·  No food or drinks of any kind are allowed in the courtrooms.

To avoid delay (and possibly miss your scheduled hearing), it is highly recommended that you check your pockets, brief cases, key rings, etc. to ensure that you have no objects with you that could conceivably be used as a weapon. Do not overlook items such as pens, knives, fingernail files and clippers. You will not be allowed into the courtroom with them. Plan ahead; leave questionable objects at home or in your car.

Translators

At this time, there are no deputies that speak and understand Spanish. The Office of the Sheriff is not responsible for providing court transaltors. Please notify the court ahead of time if a translator is needed.