🏛️ 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.
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
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 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: Aggravated assault, felony battery, and self-defense motions under Florida law.
- DUI & Traffic Offenses: Jacksonville Beach DUI checkpoints and breathalyzer refusal litigation.
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