We are pleased to announce that the judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit have elected the Honorable William E. Davis as Chief Judge for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025. Congratulations, Judge Davis; well deserved.

Welcome to the Alachua County Clerk of Circuit Court's On-Line Court Records and Document Images Access Page. This online system provides the latest documents on file.

The Eighth Judicial Circuit is one of twenty trial court circuits in the State of Florida. The Circuit includes the counties of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union Counties, and spans from the Gulf coast to the Georgia border.

Click the link below to find the circuit-wide telephone directory, contact information for the Court Administration Department, and the Courthouse Locations and Directions.

The Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation of the highest caliber to indigent persons who face a loss of liberty. The Public Defender also protects the constitutional and statutory rights of ALL citizens through its zealous representation of court-appointed clients

The Office of the Clerk welcomes you to the Online Information Center. The Clerk's office has both court and Alachua County government responsibilities. At this site, you can obtain information on a variety of subjects. If we may assist you further please contact us.

Eighth Circuit Self-Help Program. The Eighth Judicial Circuit has a Self-Help Program located on the Fourth Floor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit’s Civil and Family Law Justice Center, 201 E University Ave, Gainesville Florida.