COVID-19
The Second District Court of Appeal is committed to limiting the spread of COVID-19 and protecting the health of our staff, the public, and their families, while continuing to conduct court business, resolve cases, and provide exceptional court services.
Until further notice, most of the court's workforce is working remotely, and access to the Lakeland office is limited to authorized employees and those with pre-approval for entrance. All persons wishing to conduct business in person, including self-represented/“pro se” filers, should first call the Clerk's Office at (863) 940-6060 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. The Clerk can provide instructions on how to submit filings without visiting the courthouse. While the deputy at the Lakeland office will receive filings for the Clerk’s Office, in-person visits are discouraged.
For further assistance, please call the Clerk’s Office.
Chief Judge Nelly Khouzam
Message From the Chief Judge
Welcome to the website of the Second District Court of Appeal, an intermediate appellate court that provides the opportunity for review of the trial court decisions of 14 central and southwest Florida counties. The review process is normally by three-judge panels and on occasion by the entire court. Appellate review is designed to correct harmful errors and ensure that decisions are consistent with our rights and liberties under the applicable law.
The judges on our court are committed to the vision that justice in Florida will be accessible, fair, effective, responsive, and accountable. In addition to our 16 judges, we have an outstanding group of staff members, including staff attorneys, who enable us to resolve our large caseload in a timely manner.
Our website is designed to help you—whether you have a case in this court or are simply interested in the court's activities. The website provides current information on electronic case filing, opinions, court dockets, court calendars, administrative orders, oral arguments, and other useful facts regarding our court. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on our latest news, including opinion releases and employment opportunities. Please explore all that the website has to offer.
Chief Judge Nelly N. Khouzam
The Second District Court of Appeal Offices
 | The Second District Court of Appeal has offices in Lakeland and Tampa. Oral arguments are conducted at the Tampa location unless otherwise specified. |
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This website provides current information including: the opinions, court docket, court calendars, administrative orders, oral arguments and other useful facts regarding Florida's Second District Court of Appeal.
The Second District Court of Appeal Mailing Address | Clerk's Office Marshal's Office and Judges' Chambers Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding holidays |
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