Court Departments
Departments
The departments and divisions of the 16th Judicial Circuit serve the public across criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and probate matters.
- Civil Process Serves and executes civil process — summonses, writs, garnishments, and orders of the Court.
- Civil Records Maintains civil case records, processes filings, and supports the public and the bar with civil case information.
- Court Accounting Manages the financial operations of the Court, including the receipt and disbursement of court funds.
- Court Administration Provides administrative leadership and operational support across all departments of the Court.
- Court Financial Services Supports the financial and budgeting functions of the Court.
- Court Information Technology Maintains the technology infrastructure and systems that support the operations of the Court.
- Court Services / Purchasing Manages procurement, contracts, and purchasing for the 16th Judicial Circuit.
- Criminal Records Maintains criminal case records and processes criminal case filings for the 16th Judicial Circuit.
- Family & Juvenile Court Exclusive, original jurisdiction in matters of marriage, child custody, adult abuse and neglect, and juvenile justice.
- Human Resources Supports recruitment, employment, benefits, and personnel services for Court employees.
- Probate Division Handles decedents' estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental health matters.