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Serving Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties

Judge Christopher A. France

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Divisions 47 – Unified Family, 51 – Probate
1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1
Bunnell, FL 32110

Circuit Judge Christopher A. France was appointed to the bench in 2016. He earned his undergraduate degree and his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1995 and served as an Assistant State Attorney for 18 years, including a stint as Division Chief of St. Johns County. He also worked as a staff attorney in Putnam County prior to his appointment. He currently presides in a Unified Family Court division the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell and probate cases at the Putnam County Courthouse in Palatka.

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  • Unrepresented Litigants (Pro Se) may view your file directly online at: https://cases.flaglerclerk.gov. In order to view, you must set up your account by completing the following: Benchmark application (PDF)Completed applications must be submitted to: techsupport@flaglerclerk.gov and NOT this office.
  • Please refer to the “Family Court Procedures” or the “Civil Court Procedures” link below for instructions submitting exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trials for your division.

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Serving Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia Counties