Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand

Volusia County spreads its court operations across multiple buildings in DeLand, Daytona Beach, and South Daytona.

If you have a case in Volusia County, the first thing you need to know is which courthouse your hearing is assigned to — because showing up at the wrong location means missing your court date. Your citation, arrest paperwork, or court notice will list the specific building and address.

Multiple Courthouses Across Volusia County

Volusia County is part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, which also includes Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties.

Volusia County Courthouse (DeLand)

• Address: 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Clerk’s office: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Cases: Criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate
• Parking: Free garage attached to the courthouse. Additional free short-term parking at the corner of East New York Avenue and North Amelia Avenue.

S. James Foxman Justice Center (Daytona Beach)

• Address: 251 N. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Cases: Criminal and traffic cases for the east Volusia region
• Parking: Free on site

Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center (Daytona Beach)

• Address: 125 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Cases: Various circuit and county court matters

Sunshine Plaza (South Daytona)

• Address: 2400 S. Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona, FL 32119
• Services: Clerk services and limited court functions

Clerk of Court: (386) 736-5915 (DeLand) | (386) 257-6084 (Daytona Beach Traffic Division) | clerk.org

DeLand or Daytona Beach — Know Before You Go

The geographic split in Volusia County court operations reflects the county’s layout — DeLand is the county seat in the west, Daytona Beach dominates the eastern coast.

• Defendants cited in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, or Port Orange → typically assigned to the Foxman Justice Center or Henderson Judicial Center
• Defendants cited in DeLand, Deltona, or Orange City → typically assigned to the Alabama Avenue courthouse

Your citation will specify the courtroom and building. If it does not, call the Clerk of Court to confirm before you drive anywhere.

Enforcement Patterns in Volusia County

Volusia County law enforcement agencies are active on the county’s major highways:

• I-95 through Volusia is heavily patrolled, with frequent speed enforcement operations
• I-4 connects Volusia to Orlando and generates a high volume of citations
• Daytona Beach sees seasonal spikes in DUI enforcement during Bike Week, the Daytona 500, and spring break

Defendants arrested during high-enforcement periods may find that the state’s evidence is rushed or incomplete. An attorney who reviews the arrest report, breath test records, and body camera footage can identify procedural mistakes that may not be obvious on the surface.

For traffic citations, officers use both radar and LIDAR speed detection. Challenging calibration records, officer training certification, and conditions during the reading are all viable defense strategies, but only if someone reviews the evidence before you plead guilty.

Criminal and Traffic Defense in the Seventh Judicial Circuit

Seventh Circuit judges handle Volusia County independently from the Orlando-area courts. Different prosecutors, different case management schedules, different plea negotiation patterns.

For traffic tickets paid by phone, nCourt handles payments at (386) 626-3234 (7% convenience fee). Citations can also be paid at any Amscot location in Volusia County ($2.50 cash-only fee).

James P. Kelly represents clients at all Volusia County court locations. For eligible cases, your attorney handles everything so you do not have to figure out the multi-courthouse system yourself. Hablamos español.

Call (407) 799-7268.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out which Volusia County courthouse my case is in?

Check your citation or court notice for the specific address and courtroom number. You can also search online at clerk.org or call the Clerk of Court at (386) 736-5915.

Can I pay a Volusia County traffic ticket without going to court?

Yes — online at clerk.org, by phone through nCourt at (386) 626-3234, by mail, or in person. But paying the fine means pleading guilty and accepting points on your license.

Does the DeLand courthouse have free parking?

Yes. A free parking garage is attached to the courthouse at 101 N. Alabama Avenue, with additional free short-term parking nearby.

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Every case involves unique facts and circumstances that affect the outcome. Contacting The Law Office of James P. Kelly, P.A. does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.