Our Court

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is located in the heart of Central Florida and is one of 20 judicial circuits in the state. Serving Orange and Osceola counties, the Ninth Circuit covers over 2,000 square miles and serves more than 1.8 million residents, making it one of the largest circuits in Florida. Additionally, because of Central Florida’s great sunshine, family attractions, and a strong economy Central Florida plays host to nearly 50 million business and vacationing visitors each year, making this the most visited region of the world.

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Security

Please note, the following items will be prohibited from coming into the courthouse:

  • Aerosol cans
  • Alcohol
  • Ammunition
  • Billie club
  • Body spray (over 4 oz)
  • Bug bombs or spray
  • Chains over 12"
  • Chemical gas
  • Clay
  • Crochet hooks
  • Drugs
  • Explosives
  • Firearms
  • Glass containers (over 4 oz)
  • Handcuff key
  • Hair sticks
  • Knitting needles
  • Knives of any type/size
  • Kubaton sticks of any kind
  • Lighters
  • Mace
  • Medallions over 2"
  • Metal forks
  • Metal knuckles
  • Metal nail files
  • Metal picks
  • Oversized belt buckles
  • Paints
  • Pepper spray
  • Rat tail combs
  • Razors or box cutters
  • Sharp point scissors
  • Sling shot
  • Stun gun
  • Tape measure
  • Tear gas
  • Throwing stars
  • Tools & tape measures
  • Tweezers

Any and all other destructive devices and additional items not listed, considered dangerous by the security officials may be confiscated.

Firearm Restrictions

On April 3, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 543, which allows Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a government-issued permit. However, pursuant to Chapter 790 of the Florida Statutes, possession of weapons, firearms, and hazardous materials remains RESTRICTED in the courthouses of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. This includes the Orange County Office of the State Attorney and the Orange County Office of the Public Defender.

As the buildings are designated as Secure Facilities, anyone entering is subject to search of their person. Any person found possessing a weapon, firearm, or hazardous material of any kind will be denied access to the building unless the weapon, firearm, or hazardous material is surrendered to the proper authorities.

For more information regarding the restriction of weapons, firearms, and hazardous materials in the courthouses of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, please read Administrative Order No. 07-95-51-05.