Emergency Procedures

Find information about court operations, closures, emergency orders, and preparedness resources during hurricanes, severe weather, and other emergencies affecting the Sixth Judicial Circuit.

Court Operations During Emergencies

Although court facilities may be affected by hurricanes, severe weather, public safety incidents, or other emergencies, the Sixth Judicial Circuit works to maintain access to justice whenever possible.

Court operations, hearings, filings, and emergency matters may be modified during an emergency event. Updates regarding court closures, operational changes, and emergency procedures will be posted on this page as information becomes available.

The Circuit’s goal is to ensure that critical legal matters continue to be addressed while protecting the safety of court users, employees, and the public.

Emergency Court Operations

The Sixth Judicial Circuit has established procedures to help maintain court operations during emergency situations. These procedures provide guidance for court functions, emergency hearings, public access, and continuity of operations.

Administrative Order 2025-002

Review the court’s emergency operations plan and continuity procedures.

View Administrative Order (PDF)

Emergency Coordinating Officer

Questions regarding court emergency preparedness may be directed to the Emergency Coordinating Officer.

Email Emergency Coordinator

County Emergency Management Resources

Stay informed through local emergency management agencies serving Pasco and Pinellas counties. These agencies provide evacuation information, shelter locations, preparedness guidance, and local emergency updates.

Pasco County Emergency Management

Emergency planning, preparedness resources, evacuation information, and local alerts.

Pinellas County Emergency Management

County emergency alerts, evacuation zones, shelter information, and preparedness resources.

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Statewide emergency information and disaster response resources.

FEMA

Federal emergency preparedness, disaster assistance, and recovery information.

Weather Monitoring Links

Monitor weather conditions and official forecasts before, during, and after severe weather events.

Pinellas County Weather Center

National Hurricane Center

The Weather Channel

The Weather Network