Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit

What Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit does

Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit is a Florida state government legal entity headquartered in Ocala, Florida, constitutionally empowered to prosecute all felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, and juvenile delinquency cases within the Fifth Judicial Circuit. The office serves a population of more than 1.4 million residents across five counties (Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter) through five physical offices in Inverness, Brooksville, Tavares, Ocala, and Bushnell, and operates with more than 240 employees including over 100 Assistant State Attorneys. Leadership consists of elected State Attorney Bill Gladson (in office since January 2021), Chief Assistant State Attorney Walter Forgie, Chief of Homicide Prosecution Rich Buxman, Victim Services Director Racheal Franklin, Chief Investigator Russell Suess, and Public Information Officer Brittney Carman.

The office's core service portfolio comprises criminal prosecution, Victim & Witness Services staffed by dedicated specialists in each county, 24 Problem-Solving Courts (Drug Court, Veterans Court, Teen Court, and Mental Health Court — the most of any Florida circuit), and specialized units including the Community Development Division, Animal Cruelty Task Force, and Citizens' Prosecutor Academy. Technology infrastructure consists of standard case management systems and digital evidence sharing platforms (CIP Portal, Cellebrite Guardian). As a government entity, the office is funded through state legislative appropriations with a budget of approximately $20 million as of FY2018 (overseen by an Executive Director with fiscal management responsibility), and provides all services free of charge to citizens.

Name

Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit

Legal name

Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Florida

Website

https://sao5.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit is a Florida state government office that prosecutes all criminal cases and provides victim services across five counties (Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter) serving more than 1.4 million residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Prosecution Services

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (922130)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Problem-Solving Courts (Drug, Mental Health, Veterans, Family) (BPAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Criminal prosecution services
• Victim witness services
• Problem-solving courts
• Government legal services
• Community prosecution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ocala

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding: Funded through state government appropriations and taxpayer resources. State Attorney's Office budget overseen by Executive Director with fiscal management responsibilities.

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit is a state government legal prosecution office that prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, and juvenile delinquency cases, plus statutorily enumerated civil cases within Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties of Florida. It delivers Victim & Witness Services through dedicated specialists in each county, operates 24 Problem-Solving Courts (Drug, Veterans, Teen, Mental Health), runs specialized units such as the Animal Cruelty Task Force and Community Development Division, and conducts public outreach through the Citizens' Prosecutor Academy, Speakers' Bureau, and Justice & Freedom Lecture programs.

Product overview

The Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit is a government legal services organization serving Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties in Florida. The office operates as a unified service organization providing criminal prosecution, victim services, and community engagement programs. Core services include criminal prosecution of all felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, and juvenile cases; Victim & Witness Services with dedicated specialists in each county; and Problem-Solving Courts (Drug Court, Veterans Court, Teen Court, Mental Health Court). The office also provides community education through the Citizens' Prosecutor Academy, Speakers' Bureau, and Justice & Freedom Lecture programs, alongside specialized units for animal cruelty prosecution and public records access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Criminal Prosecution Services Prosecution of all felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, and juvenile delinquency cases, as well as statutorily enumerated civil cases within the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
• Victim & Witness Services Trained Victim Witness Specialists provide support to crime victims across the Fifth Judicial Circuit, helping them understand their legal rights, navigate the criminal process, attend proceedings, and make referrals for community services.
• Problem-Solving Courts Specialized courts including Drug Court, Veterans Court, Teen Court, and Mental Health Court offering rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders with support services like counseling, medication, and therapy; the office operates 24 such courts, the most in Florida as of December 2022.
• Community Development Division Internal attorney recruitment, training, and professional development; external community outreach, education, and transparency initiatives serving citizens of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties.
• Citizens' Prosecutor Academy Educational program offering citizens insight into the criminal justice system from a prosecutor's perspective, covering topics including criminal justice, jury trials, forensics, crimes against children, and homicide investigations.
• Animal Cruelty Task Force Specialized team dedicated to investigating and preventing animal abuse and neglect, comprised of prosecutors, law enforcement officers, veterinarians, and animal welfare experts.
• Speakers' Bureau Educational outreach program providing professional speakers to schools, meetings, and events on topics including criminal justice, cyber crime, domestic violence, drug crimes, elder abuse, human trafficking, juvenile justice, and victims' rights.
• Public Records Request Services Public records request fulfillment pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, providing access to inspection or copying of public records held by the State Attorney's Office.
• Justice & Freedom Lecture Educational session on the Constitution and Bill of Rights exploring key Supreme Court cases and how constitutional protections apply in everyday life and courtroom settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No. 1 in Florida for prison admissions, reflecting focus on holding violent and repeat offenders accountable
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates daily with local sheriff's offices, police departments, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and federal agencies for investigations and prosecutions.
• Schools and Educational InstitutionssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with schools across the circuit for educational programs, youth engagement, and crime prevention initiatives.
• Child Advocacy CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Jesse's Place (Citrus), Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando, Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center, Kimberly's Center for Child Protection (Marion), and Sumter County advocacy services.
• Domestic Violence Shelters and Crisis CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with CASA (Citrus), Dawn Center (Hernando), Haven of Lake & Sumter, Lotus Marion, and national hotlines for victim support.
• Civil Rights Organizations and HistorianssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with civil rights organizations and historians during the Groveland Four case review for truth and accountability.
• Florida Attorney General's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with Attorney General Ashley Moody's office for crimes compensation, victim services, and statewide coordination.
• Clerk of Court OfficescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordinates with Clerk of Court offices in all five counties for case management, records, and court proceedings.
• Animal Welfare OrganizationssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with county animal shelters, ASPCA, Humane Society, and animal welfare experts for animal cruelty task force initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• National District Attorneys Association (NDAA): National membership and training organization for prosecutors, of which the Fifth Circuit State Attorney's Office leadership is an alumnus. Comparable as the ecosystem body providing training, standards, and career prosecutor education referenced in the office's leadership bios.

Direct peers

• Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola): State Attorney's Office serving the Orlando metropolitan area with a comparable mission of criminal prosecution, victim services, and community outreach. Directly comparable as a Florida circuit-level prosecution office with similar organizational scale.
• Office of the State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau): Another Florida State Attorney's Office covering Northeast Florida with the same constitutional duty to prosecute felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and traffic cases. Directly comparable in function, structure, victim services, and problem-solving court programs.
• Office of the State Attorney, Eleventh Judicial Circuit (Miami-Dade): Miami-Dade County's State Attorney's Office performs the same prosecutorial function under Florida law. Comparable as a peer circuit with extensive victim services, specialized prosecution units, and community engagement programs.
• Office of the State Attorney, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit (Palm Beach): Palm Beach County's State Attorney's Office performs analogous prosecutorial, victim advocacy, and community engagement duties under Florida law. Directly comparable in mission and service delivery model.
• Office of the State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, Putnam, Union): North Central Florida circuit State Attorney's Office with analogous constitutional prosecution authority. Comparable as a multi-county Florida circuit office with similar operational structure and community engagement focus.
• Office of the State Attorney, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (Broward): Broward County's State Attorney's Office handles criminal prosecutions under the same Florida statutes and constitutional framework. Comparable as a large Florida circuit office with victim services, specialized courts, and community programs.
• Office of the State Attorney, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough): Tampa-area State Attorney's Office with parallel functions in felony prosecution, victim advocacy, juvenile justice, and community outreach. Directly comparable as a Florida circuit-level prosecution office with similar leadership structure.
• Office of the State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades): Southwest Florida circuit State Attorney's Office with multi-county jurisdiction similar to the Fifth Circuit's five-county footprint. Comparable as a Florida circuit prosecution office with victim services and community programs.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Office of the State Attorney General (Ashley Moody): State-level prosecutorial and legal services authority coordinating with circuit State Attorney's Offices on major crimes, victim compensation, and appellate matters. Comparable as a broader public legal services organization with overlapping jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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