Sixth Judicial Circuit Company Information

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As Florida's third largest trial court, the Sixth Judicial Circuit is recognized as one of the most efficient trial courts in the nation. The circuit is also recognized nationally for its automation leadership in support of court operations.

Sixty-nine judges hear cases in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Forty-five circuit judges and twenty-four county judges are assigned to this circuit. The Sixth Judicial Circuit is comprised of Pasco and Pinellas Counties and is located on the Central West Coast of Florida.

Of the two counties, Pasco is geographically larger but smaller in population. In 2005 Pasco County had a resident population of 406,857. There are eleven circuit judges, seven county court judges, in two judicial facilities in this county.

Pinellas County's population far exceeds Pasco's population with a resident population of 941,744 in 2005. Pinellas County Courts consist of thirty-four circuit court judges, seventeen county court judges, and five court facilities.