Hours of Operation:

The Clerk’s Office is located on the first floor in Room 1200. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Courthouse Access:

The public entrance is at the corner of Division Street and West Central Boulevard. All individuals entering the building are required to proceed through a metal detector and have any bags, packages, purses, etc. examined through an X-ray machine. Electronic devices, including photographic/broadcasting equipment, are prohibited in the Federal Courthouse pursuant to Local Rule 4.11. Firearms, knives, pocket knives, chemical sprays and other weapons not specified are also prohibited.

For Persons Who Have Disabilities:

Courthouse Access:
The Courthouse is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps on both sides of the main entrance, elevators, and a wheelchair height counter in the Intake Office. Please contact the Clerk’s Office if further accommodations need to be made.

Driving Into Downtown Orlando:

The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 and I-4 Public Information Office has advised that the Robinson Street Exit Ramp from Eastbound I-4 is scheduled to be permanently closed on Tuesday, April 25, 2006.

This closure is part of the I-4/SR 408 interim interchange project which began on April 3, 2006. Drivers who normally use the Robinson Street exit will be directed to the Amelia Street exit. This ramp closure is necessary to make room for the new flyover ramp being built from westbound SR 408 to eastbound I-4.

The USDC-MDFL is providing revised driving instructions to jurors via AJIS (Advanced Jury Information System). Those driving instructions can also be found by clicking on the Jury Info section of this website under the heading on the right hand side of the screen entitled "Important Notices for Jurors - please read". You may also contact the Orlando Division directly for assistance. Back to top

ORLANDO DRIVING UPDATE 7/19/2010

If traveling east on I-4, take Exit 82B (South St.), continue straight from end of the ramp. The street becomes Garland St. Turn left on Pine St. Turn left on Hughey Ave. The entrance to the Church St. Garage will be on your right.

If traveling west on I-4, take exit 84, (Colonial Drive). Proceed straight over Colonial Drive onto N. Hughey Ave. On Hughey Avenue, drive approximately 1 mile to the Church St. Garage. The entrance to Church St. Garage is on the right after the Orlando Police Headquarters.

If traveling from the east, take 408-W, to exit 11A (Rosalind Ave). Turn left on South St. Turn right on Garland Ave. Turn left on Pine St. Turn left on Hughey Ave. The entrance to the Church St. Garage will be on your right.

lf traveling from the west, take 408-E to the Exit 10B (I4 East- Daytona Beach). Exit on 83A, (Amelia St.). Turn left on Amelia. Turn left on Hughey Ave. Continue straight. The entrance to Church St. Garage is on the right after the Orlando Police Headquarters.

For more information regarding the construction on I-4 and 408 in downtown Orlando, we strongly suggest you contact the Florida Department of Transportation (http://www.dot.state.fl.us).

Parking Information For Jurors Only:

We have two parking options available for jurors.

1. Validated parking is available at the city of Orlando's Church Street Parking Garage located at 150 South Hughey Avenue. The garage is located on Hughey between the intersection of W. Central Boulevard and Church Street. Bring your parking receipt/ticket with you to the Courthouse so it can be validated by the Jury Staff.
   
   
2. There is a new open air parking lot in front of the Federal Building. The entrance is on Grove Park Drive and Division Street. The charge for a full day is $5. This parking fee will be included in your jury reimbursement check from the Court.

For additional City of Orlando parking information, please visit the following Web site:

www.cityoforlando.net

Parking Information For Disabled Jurors:

You may park in the open air lot located across the street from the Courthouse on Grove Park Drive and Division Street. When you drive in, please notify the attendant that you require disabled parking and he will assist you.

Jury Information Sheet

For the convenience of our jurors, a copy of the information sheet that was mailed to you along with summons can be found by clicking here.

Juror Attire & Conduct:

Jurors are expected to conduct themselves with reserve and courtesy, and when appearing at Court, must dress appropriately to preserve the dignity of the Court. Proper attire includes coat and tie for men and similarly appropriate attire for women. No jeans, polo shirts, or sneakers. Back to top

Drop Box Information:

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

The after hours depository is provided as a convenience by the Clerk’s Office. Building hours are subject to change without notice by the Court Security Officers, GSA, U.S. Marshal Service and U.S. Postal Service.

The depository box is not for filing emergency or sealed pleadings nor should checks or money be deposited in the box.  Please file these types of pleadings with an Intake clerk. Back to top

City Information Links:

The following links are provided only as a source of information on Orlando. Our link to these sites does not represent an endorsement of its content by the Court. Back to top

• Orlando Chamber of Commerce
• Official Site of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau
• Orlando Sentinel Newspaper
• City of Orlando