what circuit in florida is lakeland/
The Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida is a Circuit Court comprising Hardee, Highlands, and Polk Counties in Central Florida. The Tenth Judicial Circuit was established in 1911 and took its current boundaries in 1921. It consists of five divisionsâCivil, Criminal (Felony), Family, Juvenile, and Probate Courtsâoperating in five courthouses. The Tenth Judicial Circuit is currently led by Chief Judge William Bruce Smith.