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The Trial Court Administrator performs a range of functions to assist the chief judge in carrying out administrative duties related to operation of the county and circuit courts within the circuit. He is responsible for ensuring there are adequate resources available, including personnel and budgetary. The duties range from management of court programs to facilities management. Other duties include: jury and witness management, public information, case flow management, information systems, court reporting, court technology, certified process servers, dispute resolution alternatives, interagency coordination, analysis in criminal justice areas, judges certifications, program performace audits, development of policies and procedures, new program and service proposals, contract negotiations and other administrative duties associated with day-to-day court operations.

Court Administration
800 E. Twiggs Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-5894

ABOUT OUR COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Mike Bridenback has served as Trial Court Administrator in the 13th Judicial Circuit since 1994. Originally from Bonifay, Florida, his career has always been in the criminal justice field. After graduating from Florida State University with a B.A. in Criminology, he worked with Governor Askew's office and subsequently with the Office of State Court Administrators (OSCA). Mike also earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from Florida State University. During his seventeen-year tenure with OSCA, he devoted time to the development of mediation services throughout the state, which is now an integral part of the court system. After several promotions within OSCA, he served as Chief of Court Services until his appointment here as Court Administrator.