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HAHarvey Walden

12 hours ago

Welcome Message from the Court Administrator and Chief Judge

Welcome to the website of Florida's Tenth Judicial Circuit, which includes Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties. We hope that you find the information on our site helpful as you navigate your way through our judicial system for a particular purpose or just wish to learn more about our justice system and the services and programs that are available. Florida's court system is an independent branch of government that is established by the Constitution for the fair and just resolution of disputes that arise in a civilized society and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and the laws of the United States and the State of Florida. Our goal is to be accessible, fair, effective, responsive and accountable. The judges and court staff in this circuit will strive daily to meet these goals and to instill public trust and confidence in our court system. We will also carry out our duties in a professional and civil manner, both in and out of the courtroom and aspire to maintain the highest ethical standards of performance. Florida's Tenth Judicial Circuit: "Where Professionalism Is a Priority"

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HAHarvey Walden

22 hours ago

2026 Primary Election: Key Dates & Voter Registration Deadlines for Polk County

August 18, 2026 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 20, 2026 Voter Registration StatisticIMPORTANT DATES (See below for more details)Election Day - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:00 am to 7:00 pmDeadline to register to vote, update information, or change party affiliation - Monday, July 20, 2026Deadline to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you - Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:00 pmEarly Voting - Saturday, August 8, through Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 am until 6:00 pmDeadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 pm to our Election Headquarters or Operations Center.Polk County residents who are not registered to vote but would like to participate in the August 18th Primary Election, have until July 20th to submit their completed voter registration form to the Elections Headquarters in Bartow or at our Operations Center in Winter Haven. Voter registration forms may be downloaded here Version Options 2026 Primary Election Headline and mailed to the Elections Office at: Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 1460, Bartow FL, 33831. You can click on the Registration Form Locations link to find a location with forms near you. Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Update Your RecordRegistered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Party changes must be submitted before the July 20th registration deadline in order to vote as that party in the August 18th Primary Election. A paper registration application form can also be used. Click here to make changes to your record for the August 18th Primary Election.Closed Primary InformationRegardless of party affiliation, all voters may vote in the August 18th Primary Election. However, Florida is a Closed Primary State.  This means that only registered Democrats may vote for Democratic candidates and only registered Republicans may vote for Republican candidates.  Registered voters with no party affiliation or with minor party affiliation are eligible to vote in Non-Partisan and Universal Primary contests.Universal Primary:If all candidates in a primary race have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the General Election, all qualified electors, regardless of party affiliation may vote in the Primary Election for that office.Sample BallotsClick here for Your Precinct Sample Ballot - Available June 18th, 2026For Compilation Sample Ballots that include all district races:  - Available July 1st, 2026Compilation Ballot NPA: (Coming Soon)Compilation Ballot REP: (Coming Soon) Compilation Ballot DEM: (Coming Soon)3 Easy Ways to VoteVote by Mail: Request a mail ballot online. Voters have until Thursday, August 6, 2026, to request a mail ballot for this election. All voted mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return postage is paid for mail ballots. However, voters who prefer to return their voted mail ballots in person can drop them off at any of the listed Early Voting sites during Early Voting days and hours, or at Election Headquarters in Bartow or the Election Operations Center in Winter Haven on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Vote at Your Precinct: Find your polling location.Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.Vote Early In-Person: Vote at one of our ten convenient locations, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8th to Saturday, August 15th.  2026 Early Voting SitesMap of All LocationsBartow: Polk Street Community Center: 1255 Polk StreetDavenport: Polk Sheriffs NE District Office, Community Room, 1100 Dunson RoadHaines City: Haines City Library, 111 N 6th StreetLake Alfred: NE Polk Government Center, 200 Government Center BlvdLake Wales: Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, 1001 Burns AvenueLakeland: Polk County Government Center, 930 E Parker StreetLakeland: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr AvenueMulberry: Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE 5th StreetPoinciana: Poinciana Community Fitness Center, 397 Marigold AvenueWinter Haven: Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd Street NW

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HAHarvey Walden

22 hours ago

2026 Primary Election: Key Dates & Voter Registration Deadlines for Polk County

August 18, 2026 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 20, 2026 Voter Registration StatisticIMPORTANT DATES (See below for more details)Election Day - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:00 am to 7:00 pmDeadline to register to vote, update information, or change party affiliation - Monday, July 20, 2026Deadline to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you - Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:00 pmEarly Voting - Saturday, August 8, through Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 am until 6:00 pmDeadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 pm to our Election Headquarters or Operations Center.Polk County residents who are not registered to vote but would like to participate in the August 18th Primary Election, have until July 20th to submit their completed voter registration form to the Elections Headquarters in Bartow or at our Operations Center in Winter Haven. Voter registration forms may be downloaded here Version Options 2026 Primary Election Headline and mailed to the Elections Office at: Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 1460, Bartow FL, 33831. You can click on the Registration Form Locations link to find a location with forms near you. Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Update Your RecordRegistered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Party changes must be submitted before the July 20th registration deadline in order to vote as that party in the August 18th Primary Election. A paper registration application form can also be used. Click here to make changes to your record for the August 18th Primary Election.Closed Primary InformationRegardless of party affiliation, all voters may vote in the August 18th Primary Election. However, Florida is a Closed Primary State.  This means that only registered Democrats may vote for Democratic candidates and only registered Republicans may vote for Republican candidates.  Registered voters with no party affiliation or with minor party affiliation are eligible to vote in Non-Partisan and Universal Primary contests.Universal Primary:If all candidates in a primary race have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the General Election, all qualified electors, regardless of party affiliation may vote in the Primary Election for that office.Sample BallotsClick here for Your Precinct Sample Ballot - Available June 18th, 2026For Compilation Sample Ballots that include all district races:  - Available July 1st, 2026Compilation Ballot NPA: (Coming Soon)Compilation Ballot REP: (Coming Soon) Compilation Ballot DEM: (Coming Soon)3 Easy Ways to VoteVote by Mail: Request a mail ballot online. Voters have until Thursday, August 6, 2026, to request a mail ballot for this election. All voted mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return postage is paid for mail ballots. However, voters who prefer to return their voted mail ballots in person can drop them off at any of the listed Early Voting sites during Early Voting days and hours, or at Election Headquarters in Bartow or the Election Operations Center in Winter Haven on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Vote at Your Precinct: Find your polling location.Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.Vote Early In-Person: Vote at one of our ten convenient locations, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8th to Saturday, August 15th.  2026 Early Voting SitesMap of All LocationsBartow: Polk Street Community Center: 1255 Polk StreetDavenport: Polk Sheriffs NE District Office, Community Room, 1100 Dunson RoadHaines City: Haines City Library, 111 N 6th StreetLake Alfred: NE Polk Government Center, 200 Government Center BlvdLake Wales: Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, 1001 Burns AvenueLakeland: Polk County Government Center, 930 E Parker StreetLakeland: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr AvenueMulberry: Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE 5th StreetPoinciana: Poinciana Community Fitness Center, 397 Marigold AvenueWinter Haven: Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd Street NW

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