Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center

History

The Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center opened in April of 1991. Due to the explosive growth in population and caseload, the Juvenile Justice Center was expanded in 2007 to house additional courtrooms, hearing rooms, and office space.

Design

The Juvenile Justice complex includes six (6) courtrooms, two (2) hearing rooms, chambers for six (6) Judges, offices for judicial support staff, Court Administration, Teen Court, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, State Attorney, Public Defender, and the Sheriff.

Parking

Courthouse parking is located on the West side of the complex. Parking is free.

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Check with the individual agencies or programs for specific hours of operation.

Address

2000 East Michigan Street,
Orlando, Florida 32806

Driving directions

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.