Sumter County Court
If the criminal case involves
a misdemeanor charge, such as: possession of marijuana or petty theft, or involves a criminal traffic charge, such as: driving
while license suspended or reckless driving, the case will be heard in the Sumter County Court. The Florida Constitution establishes
a county court in each of Florida's 67 counties. The number of judges in each county court varies with the population and
caseload of the county.
In order to check the status of your criminal case you can contact the
Sumter County Clerk of Court at:
Clerk of the Court209
N. Florida Street Bushnell, FL 33513(352)
793-0211(Sumter County includes these cities: Bushnell, Center Hill, Coleman, Webster,
and Wildwood)
Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Florida
is divided into 20 judicial circuits. If the criminal case involves a felony, such as burglary, possession of cocaine or grand
theft, the case will be heard in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.
Circuit courts have
general trial jurisdiction over matters not assigned by statute to the county courts and also hear appeals from county court
cases. Thus, circuit courts are simultaneously the highest trial courts and the lowest appellate courts in Florida's judicial
system.
Click here for a link to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.
State Attorney of the Fifth
Judicial Circuit of FloridaState attorneys have a semi judicial role. They decision to initiate and prosecute criminal charges. In Sumter
County, The Office of State Attorney of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida, processes all criminal cases presented by law enforcement officers who have charged persons with felonies, misdemeanors,
traffic crimes like DUI or reckless driving, acts of juvenile delinquency, and some violations of county or municipal ordinances
in Sumter County, Florida.
If you want to learn more about a criminal case you may be able to contact the Sumter County State
Attorney's Office at:
Office of State Attorney19 N. W. Pine AvenueOcala, FL 34475(352) 620-3800
