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🏛️ 4th Judicial Circuit • Duval County # Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorneys & Jail Court Guide

Arrested in Jacksonville, Jax Beach, or Duval County? Understand 4th Judicial Circuit procedures, John E. Goode Pre-Trial Facility bond rules, and consult top defense attorneys.

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## Duval County Booking & Court Procedures

Arrests by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) process at the **John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Facility** located at 500 E Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

### 1. 4th Circuit [First Appearance](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/first-appearance/)

First appearance hearings are held at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM daily to review charges and determine bond eligibility.

### 2. Duval County Courthouse

All court hearings and jury trials occur at the **Duval County Courthouse**, 501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

## Common Defense Matters in Jacksonville

- **Firearms & Weapons Charges:**[Mandatory minimum](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/mandatory-minimum-sentence/) prison defenses for firearm possession and carrying concealed weapons.
- **Drug Interdiction & Trafficking:** Narcotics stops and seizures along the I-95 and I-10 interstate corridors.
- **Felony Assault & [Battery](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/battery/) :**[Aggravated assault](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/aggravated-assault/) , felony battery, and self-defense motions under Florida law.
- **[DUI](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/dui/) & Traffic Offenses:** Jacksonville Beach DUI checkpoints and breathalyzer refusal litigation.

### Find a Jacksonville Defense Attorney

Connect with aggressive Jacksonville defense counsel ready to protect your rights in the 4th Judicial Circuit.

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