Seminole County Courthouse in Sanford to remain closed until Oct. 14

SANFORD, Fla. — Rising floodwaters from Lake Monroe have forced the Seminole County Civil Courthouse in Sanford to remain closed until Oct 14.

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Civil Courthouse Closed: The 18th Circuit Court has announced the Civil Courthouse in downtown Sanford will be closed through Friday October 14th.

This video shows flood waters from Lake Monroe that have affected courthouse access and parking. pic.twitter.com/Vtkm68G47j
— Seminole County S.O. (@SeminoleSO) October 12, 2022

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Chief Judge Jessica Recksiedler ordered the courthouse located in downtown Sanford closed Sept. 28 due to Hurricane Ian.

Officials said the closure was due to water levels still flooding sidewalks and parking areas around the building and a partially working A/C system.

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While the county continues to work on repairs, judges and magistrates have been asked to hold proceedings virtually rather than cancel hearings as the courts did during COVID-19.

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Court proceedings at the Criminal Justice Center and juvenile courthouse will continue as normal.

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