Nassau County Jury Recommends Death for Patrick McDowell

A Nassau County jury has recommended the death penalty for Patrick McDowell for the murder of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers (pictured).

Duval County Jury Finds Williamson Guilty of Capital Sexual Battery

A Duval County jury found Vernon Williamson guilty of four counts of Capital Sexual Battery for crimes against children.

Jeffrey Clayton Pleads Guilty to Crimes Against Student

Jeffrey Clayton pleaded guilty to Offenses Against Students by Authority Figures and other charges related to his job as a high school teacher.

Team SAO4 Honored for their Work with Victims of Crime

The Victim Assistance Advisory Council recognized outstanding individuals and organizations during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Jury Finds Norsman Guilty of Aggravated Manslaughter of Toddler

A Duval County jury found Scott Norsman guilty of Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child for the fentanyl overdose death of his daughter.

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Office of the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit - Serving Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties

The mission of the State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit is to uphold public safety in a fair and just manner.

“Our duty to the people of Northeast Florida comprises two main tenets. The first is to keep people safe by prosecuting those who disrupt our community. The second is to ensure the pursuit of justice is done in a transparent, fair, and thoughtful way that maintains the trust of those we serve.”

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Office of the State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit Office Locations

Duval County

311 W. Monroe St.
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Case Lookup
Monday – Friday
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Main: (904) 255-2500
Fax: (904) 255-3061

Clay County

825 N. Orange Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043
Case Lookup
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Main: (904) 269-6319
Fax: (904) 278-3742

Nassau County

76347 Veterans Way, Suite 2105
Yulee, FL, 32097
Case Lookup
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Main: (904) 548-4700
Fax: (904) 548-4728

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