Hardee County Judge David N. Horton | Local News

Residents of Hardee County can find information about their local judiciary by knowing David N. Horton serves as the County Judge. Judge Horton presides over the County Court/Sec RJ, a vital part of the community's access to justice.

Leslie Forrester, judicial assistant to Judge Horton, supports his work. Residents can reach Ms. Forrester with inquiries related to Judge Horton's court at (863) 773-3174. The office fax number is (863) 773-4165, and her email is [email protected].

While Hardee County has one active County Judge, the broader judicial circuit includes judges serving neighboring Polk and Highlands counties. Polk County has multiple judges handling criminal, general civil, and small claims cases. Highlands County has a vacant County Court position, with Lisa Bass serving as the judicial assistant there.

The judicial system ensures local access to justice for legal matters ranging from criminal cases to civil disputes. Residents seeking specific court dates or case information should contact the appropriate judicial assistant directly using the provided contact details.