Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
The Office of Court Administration for the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida provides essential administrative support to the court system in Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties. Under the guidance of the Chief Judge, Court Administration ensures the efficient operation of the courts by managing key services, resources, and personnel.
Court Administration oversees budget and finance, human resources, case management, technology, interpreters, mediation, specialty courts, and more. By coordinating these essential functions, the office helps judges, judicial staff, attorneys, and the public navigate the legal system effectively while upholding the integrity and efficiency of the courts.
Departments
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Budget and Finance
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Case Management
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Court Interpreters
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Court Reporting
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Human Resources
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Mediation
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Problem Solving Courts
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Technology
The Court Administrator of the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida is appointed by the Chief Judge, with the approval of a majority of the circuit’s judges, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the courts. As the executive leader of Court Administration, the Court Administrator ensures the smooth functioning of the court system by implementing judicial policies, managing resources, and directing essential services across Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties.
Guided by the Office of the State Courts Administrator’s core values, the Court Administrator upholds:
- Respect by treating all individuals with dignity and professionalism.
- Integrity through honesty, trustworthiness, and consistency in actions and decisions.
- Innovation by anticipating future needs and implementing creative solutions to enhance court operations.
- Flexibility in adapting to challenges and responding to the evolving needs of the judiciary and the public.
- Accountability to the courts and community by efficiently managing resources and maintaining transparency.
- Excellence by striving for the highest quality in service, professionalism, and court operations.
Through this leadership, the Court Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the courts operate effectively, fairly, and in service to the community.
For more information, contact Court Administrator Michael Mortell at (772) 807-4370.
