Edward C. Spaight at a glance
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- County Judge
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- Citrus County Court
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Edward C. Spaight
County Judge · Citrus County Court
Biography
Professional career
- Elected to the Citrus County Court to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Mark J. Yerman and officially took office on January 3, 2023
Education
Additional information
- Has practiced law in Marion County for nearly two decades, supervising attorneys and appearing before almost every sitting judge in the county.
- Before his judicial appointment, Judge Spaight held the role of the Chief Assistant Public Defender for Citrus County and has extensive experience managing attorneys and handling a wide range of criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile offenses, and contempt hearings.
- His professional profile is also listed on and The Florida Bar, highlighting his credentials and legal experience
- He presides over a variety of cases, including civil, criminal, juvenile, and Baker Act proceedings, and manages courtroom procedures such as hearings, motions, and summary judgments.
- Judge Spaight’s expertise spans criminal defense, courtroom management, and procedural law.
- He has contributed to the legal community through his leadership in supervising attorneys and ensuring effective case management in county courts.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media And Still Photography
Statewide
Electronic media and still-photography coverage is allowed in Florida public trial and appellate proceedings under Rule 2.450's equipment and conduct standards, always subject to the presiding judge's control of decorum, distractions, and fair administration.
Subject at all times to the authority of the presiding judge to: (i) control the conduct of proceedings before the court; (ii) ensure decorum and prevent distractions; and (iii) ensure the fair administration of justice in the pending cause, electronic media and still photography coverage of public judicial proceedings in the appellate and trial courts of this state shall be allowedFlorida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
Citrus County Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster
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View Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗