WHAT IS THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?
The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit is comprised of Martin County, Okeechobee County, St. Lucie County, and Indian River County. These counties are often referred to as “The Treasure Coast.” Within each county are County Courts and Circuit Courts. County Court judges hear the misdemeanor cases and traffic cases, while the Circuit Court judges preside over the felony cases. Appeals taken from our circuit are heard and decided by the Fourth District Court of Appeals ( 4TH DCA), in West Palm Beach, Florida.
