The Eighth Judicial Circuit is administered by the chief judge. The Chief Judge is responsible to the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court for the administration and supervision of the courts, judges, and officers of the courts within the judicial circuit. The Chief Judge is responsible for developing and implementing a plan for the efficient operation of the courts. The plan provides for the prompt disposition of cases, assignment of judges, and staff, control of dockets, regulation and use of courtrooms and review of the status of inmates in local jails.
The trial court administrator's office is the executive office of the circuit. The trial court administrator is responsible for the management of the trial courts and serves as the principal liaison with the Office of the State Courts Administrator.